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YAI is a network of agencies offering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities a comprehensive range of services across all ages. YAI empowers people with disabilities to reach their goals every day. Our enthusiastic staff of 4,000 professionals believes that everyone has a fundamental right to live, love, work, and learn.    

YAI has an opening for a Clinical Director to work at START. The START Clinical Director provides full-time clinical oversight to the clinical team and therapeutic support services. The Clinical Director is responsible for Clinical Education Team meetings and providing consultation to community providers and psychologists 

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities     

• Provide oversight and consultation on positive behavior and interaction supports and other written documents  

• Review START related documentation and provide clinical input  

• Provide training and consultation to staff, families and providers including ongoing organization and conducting of CETs  

• Assist START Coordinators with preparation for START Coordinator certification  

• Participate in recurring team meetings as necessary  

• Develop positive support and interaction plans as necessary for guests at the resource center who require more extensive safety measures (if applicable)  

• Participate in discussion regarding potential resource center admissions (if applicable)  

• Provide on-site consultation as needed for individuals receiving START therapeutic coaching  

• Enter, monitor and assure data entry for all team members in the START Information Reporting System.  Use data to inform programmatic decision-making. 

Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) Minimum requirements of specific positions may vary by assigned function and/or contract. Please refer to applicable regulations/contracts for all position requirements.     

All job title must meet the following minimum requirements:     

• 7 years of experience in intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), specifically with people who have IDD and behavioral health needs. Experience developing and implementing positive behavior support plans preferred.  

• Must be a certified coordinator or can complete the START Coordinator certification process within 6-12 months of hiring. 

Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)      

• LCSW, updated licensed by New York State and/or Human Services license

• Exceptional interpersonal, problem solving, communication and creativity skills  

• Willing to take initiative  

• Highly flexible personality type  

• For some START programs, a full-time Clinical Director is a Master’s level clinician with a minimum of 7 years’ clinical experience working with individuals with MH/IDD. In these situations, supervision and consultation from a clinical psychologist (Ph.D. required) must be available. This is an exception and must be approved by the Center for START Services.   

 Compensation:    

• $90,000.00-95,000.00   

If you share our vision and want to help support people to live the fullest lives possible, YAI will be the right place for you.     

For more information about the YAI Network, please visit our website at www.yai.org. Equal Opportunity Employer.    

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.