The ACT Team Lead establishes and maintains oversight and direction for the clinical and operational leadership of the multi-functional team to which they are assigned. They are responsible for maintaining and documenting regulatory compliance efforts of the team, providing supervisory guidance and support to all employees of the team including but not limited to coaching, counseling, corrective actions and hiring and firing of staff. They are also responsible for the fiscal security of the program which they lead, including maintaining proper census levels to ensure fiscal viability of the program, monitoring, and controlling expenses of the team, and ensuring the proper use and control of program funds.
Responsibilities/Duties
Develops initial assessment and treatment plans to all clients and consumers admitted to the program and assigns Direct Care staff to them.
Evaluates consumers on an on-going basis for planning and coordinating treatment activities to respond to changing needs.
Supervises caseload with individual team members as well as with the team on a regular basis and maintains a caseload of their own.
Supervises medical record maintenance to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies. Develops and maintains an efficient scheduling system for program personnel, ensuring the needs of the program are met.
Works with assigned Financial Manager to maintain the fiscal viability of the program through cost control and the development of revenue.
Directly supervises assigned personnel as follows:
Assists in the selection of new personnel as needed.
Trains and supports the staff in the completion and review of assessments and the development of effective care and/or support plans as appropriate.
Reviews employee performance on a regularly scheduled basis
Organizes, schedule and distributes work among assigned personnel.
Keeps personnel informed of pertinent policies and procedures affecting the program and/or their jobs.
Administers policies and procedures as established by Resources for Human Development
Assures that on call crisis intervention is available to program participants 24-7. Assists and guides staff in the following essential activities: o Linking with and gaining access to outside services o Monitoring and assessment of service delivery o Problem resolution o Informal support network building o Rehabilitation skills training o Peer Support Services
Required Experience
a minimum of three (3) years of experience in direct care with adults in Mental Health, Mental Retardation, Substance Abuse, Juvenile Justice, Health Care, Vocational Rehabilitation, or similar program, including two (2) years of community-based treatment.
Required Education
A Graduate degree in Psychology, Psychiatry, Social Work, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Education, or
* Any Graduate degree in the field of human services
Required Qualifications
Clinical licensure as an LPC, LCSW, LISW, RN, or MD
Program Summary
The ACT mobile treatment support team will provide treatment and support services to one hundred (100) persons per year. The persons served by the team will be individuals with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues and their families.
Resources for Human Development is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability or veteran status.
