Advanced Clinical Team Lead

Advanced Clinical Team Leader, Summer Program

Manager: 

Director, Summer Program

Department: 

ADHD and Behavior Disorders Center

Company: 

Child Mind Institute, PLLC

Location: 

Midtown, New York

FT/PT & FLSA: 

Full Time, Non-Exempt

Updated: 

February 2025 

Supervisor Position:  

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Summary:  

 The Child Mind Institute is looking for an experienced and motivated individuals to join our team as Advanced Clinical Team Leaders for our Summer Program for children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional-Defiant Disorder, and related learning, social, and behavioral challenges. 

The program is offered as a four-week immersive summer therapy camp session each year. Advanced Clinical Team Leaders for this program are trained to use empirically supported behavior management techniques to work with children with disruptive behavior concerns, encouraging them to participate in positive and pro-social behavior as they interact with other children and adults. 

Reporting to the Director, Summer Program, this is a non-exempt, full-time position located on-site at Allen Stevenson School and our NYC headquarters office. 

We’re dedicated to transforming the lives of children and families struggling with mental health and learning disorders by giving them the help they need. We’ve become the leading independent nonprofit in children’s mental health by providing gold-standard evidence-based care, delivering educational resources to millions of families each year, training educators in underserved communities, and developing tomorrow’s breakthrough treatments. 

The Child Mind Institute is proud to be named a Great Place to Work-Certified company!

Child Mind Institute is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.

Responsibilities:  

• Lead and supervise a group of 7-10 counseors in implementing the intervention to fidelity. 
• Collaborate with fellow Clinical Team Leaders and lead staff. 
• Use positive behavior management strategies
• Assist lead staff during trainings for counselors. 
• Support counselors and Clinical Team Leaders throughout the day, under the supervision of lead staff. 
• Lead children through transitions and different daily activities.
• Help with developing individualized behavior plans and tracking progress over the program. 
• Lead social skills didactics and morning meetings. 
• Review treatment records to maximize treatment gains. 
• Work with parents, with the guidance of lead staff, to ensure coordination of care is optimized. 
• Receive daily clinical supervision with lead staff to develop individualized treatment goals. 
• Write end of program reports to summarize treatment gains.��

Qualifications:  

• Current undergraduate or graduate-level study in clinical psychology, school psychology, mental health counseling, social work, education/special education, or related field of study, or experience in related programs.
• Research, clinical, leadership, or field experience working or volunteering with children or adolescents.
• Prior experience leading one or more groups/programs including but not limited to; summer camps, after-school, sports, daycare, or educational programs; experience in organized sports or art programs preferred.
• Ability to commit to all dates of the program’s duration.
• Advanced Clinical Team Leaders are required to attend each day of the program and all trainings, in-person. Please refer to all dates below.
  1. Trainings: 
     • Monday, June 23rd
     • Tuesday, June 24th
     • Wednesday, June 25th
     • Thursday, June 26th 
     • Friday, June 27th
     • Monday, June 30th
     • Tuesday, July 1st
     • Wednesday, July 2nd
  2. Program: 
     • Monday, July 7th through Friday, August 1st 

Special Considerations: 

Please upload your resume and cover letter as part of the appli