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Yai

Special education school with integrated therapies

Assistant Regional Senior Supervisor for Mental Health

Full-Time
$70k/yr
Expert
Master's
Manhattan, New York, NY, USA+1 more

More locations: Brooklyn, NY, USA

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About the job

Requirements
  • The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited master's-level Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling program.
  • The candidate must hold a professional license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Psychologist.
  • The candidate must have several years of experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
  • The candidate must have several years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Responsibilities
  • Provide individual, family, collateral, or group psychotherapy to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • Conduct intakes and evaluations before assigning cases to other therapists.
  • Participate in patient communication and interdisciplinary care planning for individual patient needs.
  • Complete written progress notes and treatment plans contemporaneously using electronic health records.
  • Participate in scheduled supervision.
  • Meet monthly productivity expectations.
  • Check emails daily and respond to them in a timely manner.
  • Complete annual mandated Office for People With Developmental Disabilities trainings as required by the agency.
  • Participate as a member of the wider clinic multidisciplinary team, including medical doctors, nurses, and psychiatrists.
  • Actively participate as a member of the Behavioral Health team of approximately one hundred mental health clinicians across four boroughs.
  • Provide clinical supervision to other clinicians.
  • Proofread and give feedback on progress notes, treatment plans, or evaluations.
  • Train new and existing staff on clinical and compliance issues.
  • Oversee mental health clinicians for the assigned borough.
  • Provide administrative oversight for regional clinicians regarding productivity and compliance, including documentation and training.
  • Manage the regional flow of cases, including case assignments, transfers, and potential waitlists.
  • Address concerns raised by clients, families, and staff where appropriate.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency in a second language.
  • Proficiency with electronic health records.
  • Excellent writing skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.

About the company

Yai's Manhattan Star Academy (MSA) is a private, non-profit day school within the YAI Network that serves students aged 3 to 21 with developmental disabilities. It combines academics with therapies (occupational, physical, speech, counseling) in a Montessori-inspired, developmentally based curriculum, using small classes and sensory-friendly facilities with technology to track progress. The school includes a transition and vocational program to prepare students for life after graduation. Its differentiators are the integrated therapeutic model, a specialized environment for neuro-developmental needs, and a continuous education path from early years through post-secondary readiness.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$330K

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2023

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What believers are saying

  • STAR supported six students in its first year, showing demand for transition services.
  • YAI expanded MSA’s Upper School, signaling ongoing enrollment and program investment.
  • Community internships and podcasts strengthen employability, communication, and family appeal.

What critics are saying

  • YAI warned 2026 Medicaid cuts and flat state budgets squeeze provider wages.
  • Ninety percent of disability providers reported staffing shortages in 2025, pressuring MSA staffing.
  • If Medicaid rates stay inadequate, YAI’s school and adult-services model strains financially.

What makes Yai unique

  • MSA serves ages 3-21 with integrated academics, therapies, and transition programming.
  • STAR launched in July 2025, adding person-centered vocational and community learning.
  • YAI’s Upper School at 150 Amsterdam Avenue expands capacity for older students.

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Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

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401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

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