Sociotherapist Supervisor

FORESTDALE INC. -
Forest Hills, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$66,000 - $80,000 a year
14 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Master's degree in social work
Master of Social Work
Foster care placement case management for child welfare
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Clinical social work

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Job Summary

Socio-therapists are assigned to children who may have experienced traumatic situations which result in behavioral dysregulation in the foster home. To assist the case planner and foster parent identify and manage the behaviors, a child or youth may be referred to the Treatment Team for evaluation and to determine if a Socio-therapist should be assigned. If the decision is to assign a Socio-therapist, then the socio-therapist, case planner and foster parent work to develop a behavioral plan to address the behaviors. The Socio-therapist meets with the foster parent and child/youth weekly to monitor the behavior plan and to help the child/youth gain mastery over the behavior.

The Socio-therapist Supervisor is responsible for having and conveying a clear vision for how Socio-therapists can have the maximum positive impact on clients; providing weekly supervision to the Socio-therapists; and assisting them to design and review the behavior plan and make changes as needed. He/she is required to use the Trauma Responsive Informed Parenting Program (TRIPP) to develop the skills of the Socio-therapists and to develop the behavioral plan.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

Provide consultation to Socio-therapists on assessing for safety and risk and crisis intervention.
Conduct individual and group supervision with assigned Socio-therapists.
Maintain written supervisory records.
Ensure optimal delivery of clinical support, services, and crisis intervention along with behavioral management, therapeutic and developmental support to children and their caregivers.
Consult with Socio-therapists on individual treatment plans for children, monitor progression of each case, and update treatment plans as necessary.
When appropriate, co-facilitate monthly Treatment Team Meetings on each caseload.
Collaborate with medical, mental health, and model consultants on all evidence- based model interventions being implemented in clinical services.
Track referrals to the TTM, enrollments and discharges
Collaborate closely with case planning supervisor.
Participate in case conferences, family team conferences, and meetings with clients, foster parents and other stakeholders as needed.
Review all Progress Notes, Court Reports, correspondence, and other documentation, ensuring quality and timely submission and accurate submission of all forms and documents required by ACS.
Participate in unit meetings, staff meetings, and supervision/coaching.

Minimum Requirements

Prior supervisory experience a plus
Strong organization skills
Ability to motivate staff
Master’s degree in social work from an accredited college; Licensure by the State Education Department of the State of New York
LMSW or LCSW or LMHC preferred
A minimum of two years of post MSW experience in the field of child welfare with a concentration in foster care and adoption

Salary Range:

Masters: $66,000 to $73,000

Masters / Language: $67,000 to $75,000

Masters / License: $70,000 to $78,000

Masters / License / Language: $72,000 to $80,000

Join the Forestdale Team and Enjoy Excellent Benefits:

Four weeks’ vacation
Medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
401(k), 7% employer contribution + 2% match
Tax-deferred health care/dependent care/commuter plans
Flexible Schedule
Opportunities for educational scholarships

Forestdale Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is proudly committed to becoming an anti-racist and multicultural organization that stands up for justice and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse backgrounds, for administrative support and direct service and leadership roles, who will join us on that journey, uphold our values and approach, and believe in our mission. Additionally, we aim to have a racially representative leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Forestdale Inc. is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, volunteers, subcontractors, and vendors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of our activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and termination of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services.

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