Clinical Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing

Clinical Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing

Clinical Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing 150 150 kdavis@housingup.org
Housing Up
Published
April 6, 2023
Location
Washington, DC
Category
Job Type
Contact Name (not public)
Kimberly Davis
Main Phone
2029937620

Description

Job Title: Clinical Manager, Permanent Supportive Housing

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports To: Director of Permanent Supportive Housing

Direct Reports: Case Manager Supervisors

Date Issued: 12/19/2022

Date Revised: N/A

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Housing Up is one of the leading non-profit organizations in Washington, DC providing the full spectrum of housing and supportive services to more than 700 homeless and at-risk families so that they can transform their own lives. Housing programs include permanent supportive, rapid rehousing, transitional, and affordable rental housing. Supportive services include case management, employment services, clinical services, housing counseling, resident services, life skills, and youth programming.

Position Summary

The Permanent Supportive Housing Clinical Manager is responsible for supervising the Permanent Supportive Housing Case Manager Supervisors.  The Clinical Manager provides clinical support and instruction regarding intervention techniques to support family and individual case management. This support is in line with Housing Up's adopted principles and practices and ensures that families are treated in an empowering, dignified, and sensitive manner.  The Clinical Manager also assists the Director of Permanent Supportive Housing with administrative tasks related to program management.   The Clinical Manager serves on the leadership teams of Permanent Supportive Housing and the Housing Up Leadership teams.

 

Essential Functions

  • Plan and facilitate a monthly Clinical Case Conference meeting for the PSH team, providing theory-based assessments of issues and behaviors, guidance and advice for staff responses, and empathetic and practical support of case managers facing difficult clinical situations.
  • Supervise Case Managers Supervisors.
  • Provide supervision to the PSH Team along with in-the-field support as needed.
  • Assist the Director with the administrative functions of the department, including attendance at regularly required DHS (Department of Human Services) meetings; monthly reporting requirements; representing Housing Up at pertinent workgroups across the city on an as-needed basis; representing the PSH department as needed within the agency; assist in the hiring and interview processes for staff; participate in program planning, goal setting, and data collection.
  • Manage the process for all clinical documentation within the team (including assessments and service plans), ensure staff are appropriately trained in the use of these tools, and that the documentation is completed in compliance with our service contract.
  • Assist with training case management staff in the principles of trauma-informed care, harm reduction practices, motivational interviewing, and other program-specific policies and procedures.
  • Conduct monthly case consultations and track monthly progress during supervision.
  • Train team members to write biopsychosocial assessments.  Review and approve the clinical documentation for direct reports.
  • Provide crisis support and other needed clinical support to residents – primarily in the community and residents’ homes, but in any setting necessary.
  • Coordinate internship opportunities with universities and provide field instruction to Housing Up’s employees and other students assigned to Housing Up for field placement.
  • Provide ongoing supervision to employees who are pursuing social work or similar licenses.
  • Collaborate with other service providers in the community to ensure that residents are receiving high-quality, effective services that meet their needs.
  • Maintain written and computerized records, compile reports, and complete other program documentation, as required.
  • Maintain appropriate confidentiality of client information and records.
  • Participate actively in regular supervision, team meetings, and other all-staff meetings and events.  Attending professional training courses and conferences, as needed.
  • Ensures timely and accurate data management monthly reporting.
  • Complete monthly quality assurance audits.
  • Complete all other duties as assigned.

 

Educational & Work Experience Requirements

  • Licensed in the District of Columbia as either a LICSW or LPC
  • Minimum of two years of management experience providing supervision, counseling or case management services to individuals/families experiencing homelessness or other related populations.

 

Benefits

Housing Up offers a competitive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan with company match, paid vacation and sick leave, commuter benefits, summer Fridays, tuition assistance, new hire/referral bonuses, professional development budgets, and a work environment aimed at a healthy work-life balance.

 

Vaccine Protocol

Housing Up has made the safety of our clients, staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, all staff are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or new employee at Housing Up, you will be required to comply with the organization’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any Housing Up location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement from human resources and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.

Housing Up is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.