Clinical Director, OMH MHOTRS Clinic

Bridging Access to Care, Inc. (BAC) is a nonprofit, multi-service, community-based behavioral health care organization committed to building healthy communities, one person at a time.

In 2012, Brooklyn Aids Task Force changed its name to BAC and successfully transitioned from an AIDS-centered organization to a multi-service community-based healthcare organization. Brooklyn Aids Task Force was the very first HIV/AIDS organization in Brooklyn, prioritizing serving persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) since 1986. Today, BAC provides mental health and substance use-related social services, comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, and coordinated health care and supportive services to underserved racial and ethnic minority communities in Brooklyn and other parts of New York City.

Bridging Access to Care, Inc. offers a competitive salary package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Director of Behavioral Health Services, the Clinical Director must apply a multidisciplinary approach to promote optimal outcomes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of co-occurring disorders of mental health illness and substance misuse clients of BAC. This position assists in matters of clinical compliance for mental health disorders in accordance with Federal and State regulations. The Director of Mental Health Services assists with the management of multiple service lines in accordance with behavioral health and substance misuse contract funders, including OASAS, OMH, and SAMHSA. The position assists in establishing quality measures for mental health service providers agency-wide (including all community and clinical service sites). Assists with establishing clinical practice policy and protocols, individual/group supervision, case conferencing, quality assurance & improvement, and reviewing treatment plans while setting the pace for a high-performing and productive department. The Clinical Director will serve as the primary liaison between the agency and other agencies in the mental health continuum (e.g., state hospital, community case management, adult foster care homes, etc.). The position requires representation of BAC and participation in internal and external meetings as assigned by the Director of Behavioral Health Services.

This position is scheheduled full-time (35 hour per week) and on-site. The candidate will work during clinic operating hours of Monday -Thursday, 8am -8pm, Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Program Oversight

• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple mental health service sites
• Implement and monitor protocols and policies that meet programmatic goals
• Ensure service delivery aligns with agency objectives and funder requirements
• Participate in budgeting, strategic planning, and service integration initiatives

Clinical Supervision & Staff Development

• Supervise clinical supervisors, managers, and mental health professionals
• Conduct performance evaluations and implement staff training plans
• Provide individual and group supervision, coaching, and crisis support
• Lead staff recruitment, onboarding, and orientation processes

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure documentation and clinical practices meet OMH, OASAS, and HIPAA standards
• Collaborate with QA and compliance staff on chart audits and performance monitoring
• Lead root cause analyses and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain readiness for audits and regulatory site visits

Client Services & Interdisciplinary Care

• Guide clinical teams in evidence-based assessment, treatment planning, and intervention
• Serve as liaison with hospitals, case management programs, and housing providers
• Support the integration of behavioral health with primary care and community support
• Promote trauma-informed, culturally competent service delivery

Data & Reporting

• Track service outcomes and productivity to ensure contract compliance
• Analyze and report program performance to executive leadership
• Support grant reporting and funding renewals with relevant data

Additional Responsibilities

• Ensure staff are trained in trauma-informed practices
• Represent BAC in external meetings and behavioral health coalitions
• Participate in internal committees and interdisciplinary treatment planning
• Stay current on best practices and participate in professional development
• Always maintain confidentiality and ethical standards
• Other duties as assigned to improve department performance

EDUCATION, WORK AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum - Master's degree in Social Work (MSW) required with an active NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) required
• SIFI certification, or willingness to obtain SIFI certification in the first year, required
• Minimum of five (5) years providing clinical supervision
• Minimum of three (3) years in a leadership/administrative role in behavioral health, with expertise in managing co-occurring disorder programs, as well as a deep understanding of co-occurring disorders and evidence-based interventions
• Experience in OMH outpatient clinical operations
• Strong knowledge of OMH Article 31 MHOTRS and OASAS Article 822 regulations
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Proficiency in EHR systems and medical billing workflows
• Skilled in supervising diverse, multidisciplinary teams
• Knowledge of Medicaid, managed care, value-based payment models
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and trauma-informed care
• Experience using data to make effective changes in service delivery

• Paid Time Off
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Parental Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Professional Development Assistance/Loan Repayment Program