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Job Description WHO WE ARE: The Children's Home partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills, and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. $80,000-85,000 a year $5,000 sign on bonus Position Summary: An exciting new mental health program is launching in Broome County to support youth ages 11–17 and their families during critical transitions from hospital and emergency care back into the community. The Critical Time Transition Program (CTTP) combines Critical Time Intervention (CTI) with a Transitional Residential Setting (TRS) to ensure seamless, trauma-informed support during high-risk periods. Led by a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts, the Program Director will oversee clinical care, staff supervision, and strong partnerships with hospitals and community agencies. This innovative approach focuses on stability, continuity of care, and long-term success for youth with complex mental health needs. CTTP is designed to strengthen families, empower staff, and create real change in how transitional youth care is delivered. Broome County is taking a bold step forward and this program is just the beginning.Responsibilities: • Provide clinical and administrative supervision to staff and lead weekly team meetings., • Supervise: Case Manager; Vocational;/Educational Staff; Administrative Assistant; Clinician; Family Peer Advocate; Youth Peer Advocate; Recreation/Expressive Therapist; Positive Behavior Support Specialist, • Ensure fidelity to the CTI model and promote strengths-based, family-driven, and trauma-informed practices., • Oversee caseload assignments, documentation quality, and service timelines., • Build and maintain partnerships with hospitals and community providers; coordinate weekly case conferences., • Support staff wellness and professional growth while ensuring program accountability and outcomes., • Provide crisis coverage and direct support to youth and families as needed in community and TRS settings. Requirements Education (one of the following): • Licensed Professional: LMSW, LCSW, LMHC, LMHP, LCAT, LMFT or related license required, • Physician or Physician Assistant, • Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), • Registered Nurse (RN), • 3-5 years of post licensure experience preferred, • Experience working directly with youth who have mental health challenges, co-occuring disorders, and/or intellectual/developmental disabilities required, • 2-3 years of supervisory experience in similar field of work required, • Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required BenefitsBenefits available to all staff: • Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center, • Opportunities for Professional DevelopmentFull Time Benefits:, • Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam, • 403(b) with 6% employer contribution, • PTO plus 9 paid holidays, • Childcare Reimbursement, • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Job Posted by ApplicantPro