About Us:

The Women’s Prison Association (WPA) is a New York City based not-for-profit that prioritizes trauma informed care to support vulnerable women and their children navigating incarceration and homelessness, providing them stability, security, support, and hope that opens the door to their limitless future. Our mission is to support systems involved women as they navigate their journey towards freedom, safety, and independence, and we strive to create a diverse team that delivers outstanding services.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All hires to our team are based on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs. We recruit, employ, train, and promote regardless of systems involvement, race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, genetic characteristic, or any other protected status. Faithful to our mission, all our employees share in these commitments as a guide to engage one another with dignity and respect.

 

Position Description:

The Clinical Services Director (LCSW) will provide comprehensive leadership and supervision to all clinical staff at WPA. The Clinical Services Director provides direct clinical supervision to LMSWs and/or Social Work (SW) Interns to ensure that the clinical practices and caseloads are maintained. The Director will ensure that the coordination of services addresses the development of diagnostic, treatment planning, and intervention skills. Collaborate with our leadership team to ensure quality treatment modalities are utilized. Provide insight and educational training to LMSW/SW interns and other staff to improve client care and retention along with improving quality of client experience.

The ideal candidate will be organized and enjoy collaborating on the construction of tactical practices that define optimal organization policies, structures, systems, and collateral. The ideal candidate motivates and leads a high-performing team and effectively manages a variety of administrative and operational duties. She/He/They have superior leadership and decision-making skills and business acumen, excels at strategic thinking, is results driven and possesses strong management skills.

The ideal candidate will be a dedicated compassionate, devoted individual who enjoys working with our population. Someone who becomes part of our team of highly competent professionals as the Clinical Services Director shall monitor adherence with licensing regulations and standards by performing assessments, chart reviews and support. Credible and successful candidates will exhibit the ability to interact with our team and clients in a positive encouraging way, demonstrate a professional demeanor, understand, and support our mission with a strong desire to help others.

 

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and ongoing supervision to assigned staff.
• Review and sign off on clinical documentation including but not limited to, SW interns/ SW staff Assessments, Treatment Plans and referrals.
• Orient supervisees to agency policies and procedures
• Assist in coordination, development, and/or oversight for selected services or programs, as assigned.
• Participate in case reviews.
• Conduct and/or assist in supervisee’s performance reviews.
• Provide direct clinical services and attend selected meetings.
• Meet established productivity set forth by the organization. 
• Provide Program coverage as needed or assigned.
• Provide crisis coverage as needed.
• Assist in training new and existing staff.
• Be on call for selected weekends and evenings.
• Works effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

 

Qualifications:

As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of the Women’s Prison Association and be driven by the mission of the organization.

• Strong foundational knowledge of systems, clinical best practice standards, levels of care, and a profound ability to collaborate and demonstrate creativity in treatment interventions for complex cases. 
• Must demonstrate expertise in a wide range of clinical interventions with varied populations and must demonstrate capability in the integration of clinical work with the state, city, and organization requirements/regulations. 
• Demonstrate competency in a range of creative and client centered clinical interventions and ensure that clinical supervision is a thought-provoking process for the employees. 
• Have an understanding and core belief system in line with Trauma Informed Care Principles and utilize them in responding to employees and clients.
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required. 
• Seminar in Field Instruction (SIFI) required and have experience supervising Interns. 
• Supervisory Experience: Minimum 5 years in a Clinical Setting
• Be on call during off hours and weekends by cell phone; available for consultation on an as needed basis.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lead a team effectively.
• Clinical Experience working with Inpatient or Outpatient Mental Health: 5 years preferred.
• Experience working with one or more of the following: 
  • Formerly incarcerated/justice involved individuals,
  • individuals experiencing homelessness/living in poverty, 
  • Individuals with mental health related issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS related issues.
• Superior one-on-one interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to listen sensitively, and respond appropriately are key attributes for the successful applicant. 
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-motivation, organization, and resourcefulness while maintaining a reputation through proven action of being client oriented. 
• This position will require a highly organized individual, with excellent follow-up skills as well as the ability to overcome objections and obstacles in the pursuit of success.

 

Position Details:

This is a full-time position. The Clinical Services Director reports to the Chief Program Officer. Work will be partially hybrid with scheduled days performed onsite at our WPA offices, both Manhattan and/or Brooklyn locations.

 

Compensation:

Compensation for this role is an hourly role, with a rate of Compensation for this role is up to $130,000 annually commensurate with education and experience. WPA offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, employer paid dental insurance, generous paid time off along with 9 paid holidays, including paid holiday week between Christmas & New Year’s Day, 403(b) and paid leave, as well as:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Credit Union Membership Options
• Direct Deposit Money Paycard
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tax Deferred Commuting Benefits
• 529 College Savings Plan
• “Alcott HR Marketplace” Employee Discount Program
• “Aspiring Professionals” Scholarship Program

WPA strongly values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. WPA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, religious or political affiliation or any other classification considered discriminatory under applicable law. Individuals with criminal justice involvement are strongly encouraged to apply.

For background information about the Women’s Prison Association (WPA), see our website at www.wpaonline.org.

Please email your resume and cover letter to jobs@wpaonline.org. You must include "Clinical Services Director" in the subject line of your email.