Team Leader, Outpatient Therapy

The Team Leader (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) CCBHC is a part of the management structure of the project. The Team Leader is responsible for the direct supervision of the therapy team in order to ensure quality service delivery to members, functioning as the senior clinician or “player coach” of the team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides leadership and modeling of evidence-based practices and recovery that ensures program implementation according to the fidelity scales as well as SAMSHA and CCBHC guidelines.
• Provides training, supervision and support to the therapists.
• Provides individual and group supervision. Follows agency standards regarding clinical supervision.
• Conducts individual therapy sessions with caseload of 10-13 individuals.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Monitors all required paperwork and maintains the quality and validity of individual case records according to the standards of CARF, Medicare, Medicaid, SAMHSA, DMH, SUPR, IDOA, and agency policies. Assures all assigned paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.
• Collaborates effectively with community partners and designated collaborating agencies.
• Collaborates with administrative team and quality department to ensure continuous quality improvement and the collection of accurate and timely reporting of all data.
• Gathers member information and assesses the need for service, makes recommendations for treatment, identifies and investigates existing natural resources and supports, explains options available to the member and assists in the application process.
• Monitors member attendance and/or occupancy on the team so that case assignments, transitions and closures are handled effectively and efficiently.
• Assists with special tasks as assigned, including but not limited to: representing the agency at meetings, conferences, supervising students/interns, orienting and training new staff.
• Conducts annual evaluations in a timely manner for all team staff. Develops specific goals and objectives, and provide the method and opportunity for each team staff to succeed in their professional development.
• Participates in the hiring sequence of the agency, and makes recommendations on the hiring or termination of team staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to work 1-2 evening shifts per week.

EDUCATION

• Master’s degree in social work, counseling or closely related field is required.

EXPERIENCE

• Five (5) years clinical experience providing therapy preferred.
• Leadership experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics required.
• Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter notes into electronic medical records and working knowledge of pertinent software.

SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

• LCSW or LCPC is required.
• Possesses a strong working knowledge of clinical interventions, evidence-based practices, and trauma modalities.
• Strong communication skills with ability to effectively converse and listen to others and construct clear and concise written communication.
• Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with community stakeholders.

WHAT SETS THRESHOLDS APART

• Competitive pay -
  • Salary Range: $73,400 - $77,070 Annually
  • $5,000.00 Sign on Bonus!
  • Based on relevant supervisory experience
• Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)
• Dental insurance, vision insurance, choice of 3 medical insurance plans
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match
• Robust employee assistance program (EAP)
• Public service loan forgiveness

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