OBJECTIVES: Reporting to the Assistant Director of the Clinic in Schools Program, the Staff, Programs – School Clinical Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the school clinic. This role includes supervising clinical staff, maintaining accurate and compliant medical records, and coordinating care with internal and external healthcare professionals. The School Clinical Manager provides first aid and basic medical services to students and staff while ensuring adherence to all applicable health, safety, and regulatory standards.

In this capacity, the role supports compliance with New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) contractual requirements and enhances operational effectiveness through data-driven analysis and reporting. This position advances Northside’s mission by actively contributing to school-based health education initiatives and promoting overall wellness across the school community.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide high-quality psychotherapy services to children and families from diverse educational, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds within a school-based setting.
2. Collaborate closely with school administrators, teachers, and Northside staff, in conjunction with supervisor, to ensure coordinated and effective delivery of the following:

• Manage school-specific referral and assignment tracking systems, including the development of client schedules aligned with academic timetables to ensure timely and consistent care.
• Educate and consult with school staff on evidence-based interventions to support students’ emotional and behavioral functioning in the classroom environment.
• Support and assist with crisis intervention and risk assessment for students, including participation in safety planning and ongoing monitoring of high-risk cases.
• Coordinate care with psychiatrists and psychiatric nurse practitioners to ensure comprehensive, integrated treatment for assigned clients.

1. Provide case management services as needed, including collaboration with families, external providers, and community-based support agencies.
2. Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation in accordance with clinic standards and regulatory requirements.
3. Meet established productivity expectations and maintain a work schedule aligned with client service needs.
4. Participate in supervision, team meetings, case conferences, training, and ongoing professional development, while upholding ethical standards, including strict adherence to HIPAA regulations.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Demonstrated experience working in mental health settings with children, families, and adults.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills with the ability to effectively coordinate operations within a school-based clinic environment.
• Training and experience in evidence-based treatment models.
• Ability to exercise sound, independent clinical judgment in a fast-paced setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients, colleagues, supervisors, and school partners.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in relevant technology and applications, including Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms, Teams), Zoom, Doxy.me, and electronic health record systems.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English prefer to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of the populations served.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Excellent work ethic
• Commitment to working in a mission-driven organization.
• Demonstrated personal ethics and values.
• Cross-team collaboration and cooperation.
• Team player who works well with a diverse group of people.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC).
• Demonstrated experience providing services in a school-based setting preferred.
• Active and unrestricted New York State license to practice.
• Doctoral degree (Psy.D. or Ph.D.) in Psychology from an accredited institution.
• Active and unrestricted New York State license in Psychology.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Northside offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Annual Salary $73,048.

About Northside

Northside Center for Child Development serves more than 5,500 children and families across New York City each year through high-quality, outcome-driven behavioral health, early childhood education, and enrichment services. With over $34 million in annual funding, Northside provides the comprehensive support children and families need to overcome adversity, build resilience, and pursue their dreams.

Founded in 1946 in Harlem, Northside has been a cornerstone of the community for eight decades, leading the way in integrating education and mental health to support children’s development. Several of Northside’s innovative programs were the first of their kind in Harlem, setting standards of care that continue to influence social service agencies throughout the United States today.

Northside’s founders, Drs. Kenneth B. and Mamie Phipps Clark, were renowned, pioneering psychologists whose groundbreaking research was instrumental in the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education landmark Supreme Court decision that declared school segregation unconstitutional. Their belief in the worth, dignity, and potential of every child continues to guide Northside’s mission and inspire its work today. Northside is driven by its vision and principle, “Each Child…First Chance.”

For more information on Northside Center for Child Development, please visit www.northsidecenter.org.