The Mobile Crisis Supervisor reports to the Program Director and will provide general clinical and administrative oversight of the Mobile Crisis Team and ensure the continuity of care for clients in crisis. The Program Supervisor coordinates program requirements with other operational areas and has overall responsibility for the supervision, development and motivation of staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures supervision of the day to day operations of the Mobile Crisis Team.
Coordinates with hotline director and nursing director to ensure timely assessment and quick response to mobile crisis referrals.
Provides leadership and direct supervision of Mobile Crisis Team
Reviews all step-down paperwork from hospitals and acts as the point-person for diversion referrals for hospital EDs, hospitals, community providers and police.
Maintains oversight of the scheduling and staffing coverage
Maintains regular communication about clinical and administrative operations with the Program Director, Medical Director and the Executive Director.
Ensures continuous development, monitoring and program improvement of operational procedures as needed to meet the needs of the community.
Participates in all clinical and management meetings.
Participates in the organizations professional development program including: regular supervision, training seminars, and community sponsored educational events.
Works with the local and regional behavioral health authorities regarding service delivery and policy/procedural issues.
Other duties as required by the management team.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, supplies, files, and equipment.
Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
REQUIREMENTS
This position requires a Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field from an accredited college or university.
Candidates must have appropriate State License LCSW-C or LCPC.
Five years post licensure experience preferred.
Extensive experience working with behavioral health clients in acute crisis. Supervisory and community mental health experience desired.
