Clinical Supervisor of Behavioral Health Integration - LCSW

Position Overview:

The Behavioral Health Integration Program is part of NYS Article 28 program. It aims to provide short-term treatment to a diverse patient population, behavioral health consultation for PCPs and other medical staff, and patient connections to outside services not provided by Ryan. A vital part of our treatment is assessment and treatment planning and includes the implementation of universal mental health screenings for depression, anxiety and substance use and abuse.

The Behavioral Health Integration Clinician is responsible for assisting the Chief of Behavioral Health in planning, managing, and coordinating the programming of Behavioral Health Integration in accordance with all regulatory bodies. The Clinical Supervisor will provide administrative and clinical supervision to Licensed Social Workers within the Behavioral Health Integration Program ensuring that their team is providing quality mental health services to the patients of Ryan Health. The Clinical Supervisor will work with primary care providers, Social Workers throughout the department, mental health prescribers and other medical providers to ensure integration of care for Ryan patients, and to maximize the efficacy of screening, referral, and follow-up communication between primary care and mental health providers.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain a caseload of patients with diverse mental health needs including behavioral health and addiction, supporting patients throughout the lifespan including children through geriatric populations.
• Provide direct clinical and administrative supervision to BHI therapists, to include identifying professional development activities and performance management.
• Provide training and support for the Mental Health Department and staff throughout the network regarding Behavioral Health and Addiction.
• Provide support to patients and staff throughout the network in crisis intervention.
• Supervise and monitor BHI therapists’ caseloads, admissions and discharges.
• Support and assist BHI therapists in making clinical assessments, recommendations, treatment planning, internal and external referrals, and triage as needed.
• Develop linkages with outside agencies including mental health and substance abuse providers, local social service agencies, and other resources to meet the psycho-social needs of our patients.
• Analyze and report on program-related data and make recommendations for improvement and assist with reporting on program outcomes.
• Lead and participate in weekly and monthly staff meetings and case conferences with the BHI team and teams throughout the network.
• Identify and participate in professional development training.
• Develop program protocols, procedures, and workflows, including tracking and data tools to ensure quality patient care.
• Serve as rotating Mental Health representative for Ryan’s after hours on-call patient service.
• Participate in weekly Supervisors group supervision.
• Participate in biweekly individual supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.