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YMCA: YMCA of Greater New York

Location: New York, NY

Job Description:

The YMCA of Greater New York is seeking a dynamic Clinical Social Work Supervisor to provide direct clinical supervision to Masters in Social Work (MSW) Interns placed at various YMCAs and to YMCA staff that work in the mental health field. The YMCA of Greater New York has, for many years, placed MSWs in our various youth, family, international or adult programs. Interns complete site specific work with the population we serve. S/he will function as the clinical supervisor to an annual cohort of MSW interns placed in sites where an existing MSW is not employed. The Supervisor will also host a weekly general supervision for YMCA employees working in the mental health field to provide guidance and supervision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead two to three weekly group supervision sessions, lasting 90 minutes each with MSW Interns.
• Lead one weekly group supervision session with YMCA staff working in mental health roles.
• Prepare and maintain all records and reports as required by placement schools or licensing organizations, including education plans, mid-year reviews and end-of-year reviews.
• Participate in faculty advisor visits when needed.
• Visit interns at placement sites when needed.

• Must have earned a Masters or doctorate level Social Work degree and be professionally licensed in NYS as a clinical social worker (LCSW).
• Successfully completed the Semester in Field Instruction Course (SIFI).
• Have previous youth work, staff training and supervision experience in a non-profit organization.
• Familiarity with brief, structured counseling techniques (e.g., Motivational Interviewing, Behavioral Activation) with various populations - Juvenile justice, probation, foster care, older adults, youth and new immigrants.
• Ability to coordinate with professionals from different backgrounds, working at different levels.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously to produce high quality results quickly and on time.

Salary: $44,266 - $55,332

HOW TO APPLY

If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please send cover letter, resume and references, with subject line "Clinical Social Work Supervisor" to jobshr@ymcanyc.org or to: YMCA of Greater New York Human Resources Department 5 West 63rd Street 6th floor - Box CSWS90 New York, NY 10023 New York City's YMCA | WE'RE HERE FOR GOOD EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER - DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

Apply By Email: jobshr@ymcanyc.org

Resumes until: 5/31/2013

Contact: Melissa Kindle