Are you ready to make a difference?

We’re on the lookout for a compassionate and dedicated Licensed Clinical Social Worker who’s excited about making a positive impact on children, youth, and families throughout our communities. If you’re ready to help lead trauma-informed care across the southeast region of New York State, we’d love to have you on our Behavioral Health team as Assistant Director of Clinical Services.

About Us: Our mission is simple yet profound: to empower youth and families to live safely, independently, and productively in their communities. Through trauma-informed care, we provide essential support to families navigating challenges across New York State.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: Your expertise will directly support children and families affected by trauma.
• Flexible Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the balance of remote and on-site work, fostering both productivity and flexibility.
• Inclusive and Welcoming Culture: We value diverse perspectives and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

Your Role as Assistant Director of Clinical Services:

In this vital leadership role, you will help drive the clinical excellence of our programs across the southeast region of New York State, ensuring our mission, vision, and values guide every decision and interaction. You’ll oversee a dedicated team of Clinicians, foster an environment of growth and support, and directly shape our clinical strategies for positive, lasting change.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership: With the support of the Director of Clinical Services, you will oversee all clinical services in your region, guiding a team of up to 7 Clinicians in delivering high- quality care aligned with treatment goals, agency policy, and state mandates.
• Supervision: Mentor clinical staff, ensure utilization and productivity of services and resources, review assessments and reports, and provide support and clinical supervision to Clinicians working toward LCSW or LMHC licensure.
• Staff Development: Conduct training, support professional development, evaluate performance, and assist with recruitment and hiring in collaboration with HR.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure children and families receive high quality clinical services at frequencies consistent with treatment goals, State mandates, regulatory agencies and Agency policy.
• Administrative Oversight: Participate in agency collaboration and stakeholder meetings. Provide on-call support as required.

What You’ll Bring:

• Licensure: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) REQUIRED.
• Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of counseling/mental health experience with children/families; and 2+ years in a managerial/supervisory role preferred.
• Skills: Strong decision-making, organizational, and communication abilities, with excellent attention to detail and sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work structure supporting work-life balance! Work onsite in our Middletown office 1-2 days per week. Occasional statewide travel to regional offices (including Poughkeepsie and Long Island) as needed. Travel will be reimbursed.

Join Our Team! Apply now and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of youth and families. This is your chance to grow professionally while contributing to a compassionate, mission-driven organization.

Ready to make a difference? We want to hear from you! Apply today and help us create lasting change in the lives of those who need it most.

• Contact Kelly at kellyg@shepherdsg.com or 516-256-8779.