ACTT Team Leader

ACTT Team Leader

Requirements

• Knowledge and at least 3–5 years’ experience in the treatment of children with serious emotional disturbance, with a minimum of 2 years post-graduate school experience, preferably in a community-based model of treatment.
• Knowledge obtained through completion of a Master degree curriculum in appropriate discipline from accredited institution.
• Valid clinical NC license in a human service related field (i.e., Licensed Psychologist, Licensed Psychological Associate, LCSW, LPC / LCMHC, LMFT, Licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, etc.) Two years post-licensure preferred.
• At least two year’s skill and experience in staff management, leadership and clinical supervision.
• Skill and experience in delivery of Evidenced-Based Practices.
• Skill and experience in group, individual and/or family counseling as appropriate.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations governing confidentiality, 42CFR/HIPAA.
• Knowledge of local, state and federal program administration regulations.
• Demonstrates a high standard of professional conduct and ethical behavior that will enhance the quality of care and encourage positive interactions among staff.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Computer skills including but not limited to, Internet access, word processing, report writing and spreadsheet applications necessary to generate appropriate reports allocated to the position of Team Leader.
• Successful pre-employment drug screening with negative results required.
• Active CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Active CPI Certification required or able to attain through CHA provided training.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage staffing to ensure required level of service to participants.
• Maintains a caseload of at least 4 families; or as otherwise needed for team coverage. Team Lead will meet productivity standards for own caseload; and also hold team members supervised to their productivity standards as well.
• Ensure training and clinical supervision is provided within scope of practice. Collaborates with Program Manager and Leadership for internal training needs.
• Customer Service Skills: General friendliness, a solution-focused attitude, being responsive and flexible.
• Participates in open, direct, solution-focused communication with participants, families and team members.
• Collaborate with Program Manager to evaluate utilization and programming to meet financial requirements.
• Staff clinical duties could include but are not limited to intake, evaluation, assessment, supervision, side-by-side support, co-facilitation of psycho education groups, co-facilitation of Family Education and Support and case management for individuals and their families. This is done under direct clinical supervision and based on their scope of practice as identified by CHA and individual licensing entities.
• Facilitates team/staff meetings to encourage transparency amongst the inter-disciplinary team and provides clinical direction as appropriate.
• Monitors participant level of service and treatment provision by the team in accordance with Participant Achievement Agendas.
• Monitors the team/staff adherence to clinical documentation and service compliance standards.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings and any other appropriate meetings associated with staffing, safety, and quality assurance.
• Assist staff to understand and cooperatively undertake actions to meet individual and family needs that are strength based and family centered.
• Work collaboratively with other members of inter-agency programs (MIS, utilization management, HR, finance, development, foster care, leadership and administrative staff) to meet the customer service and clinical needs of participants and families.
• Develops and adheres to supervision plans with direct supervisor and supervisees utilizing Leader of Others principles.
• Provides input and assists with implementation of electronic solutions utilized on the team (electronic health record, APP, etc.).
• Work schedule is primarily weekdays, with some flexibility needed for weeknights, weekends and collaboration with team for holiday coverage.
• On call duties as assigned required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably in a community-based model of treatment.
• Two years post-licensure preferred.