Assertive Community Treatment Leader

ACT TEAM LEADER

COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES

WORKER CATERGORY - EXEMPT

General Summary: Provide leadership, clinical supervision and oversight to case managers and other direct service staff as assigned.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support clients in recovery process which enables to live a meaning life in the community of their choice while striving to achieve their full potential.
• Under the direction of the Program Manager, provide group and individual clinical/administrative supervision and leadership to assigned team members in the implementation and coordination of Health Home activities.
• Under supervision of the Program Manager, ensure staff is trained in the development and implementation of person centered recovery plans that reflect self-goal setting directed and adhere to medical necessity guidelines and that incorporate health home services (Healthcare coordination, wellness and prevention, transitional care, individual and family support services, and comprehensive care management)
• Monitor the day-to-day activities of assigned team members; Work with Program Manager and Clinical Supervisors to ensure individual and team productivity targets are being maintained (as established by Thrive as well as within Health Home billing requirements
• Provide orientation to new team members; Provide ongoing trainings in concert with Program Manager, Clinical Supervisors and Lead RN to educate staff in prevention and health promotion activities, management of health conditions, and coordination with healthcare facilities and other community partners
• Monitor clinical documentation of assigned team members to ensure recovery plans, progress notes, and other client documents are in accordance with Thrive standards for quality, and submitted within established timeframes
• Provide direct clinical care in support of staff development and client needs; Assist in community networking and education.
• Under the direction and License of Program Manager, provide direct clinical supervision in accordance with BHDDH Rules and Regulations
• Identify individual training needs for team members; Monitor performance and staff growth or need for re-mediation.
• Create and promote effective working relationships among team and colleagues; Work collaboratively as part of a department/team to facilitate the program's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintain and facilitate a positive flow of communication within team, CSP program and Thrive as a whole.
• Assist Program Manager in monitoring staff adherence to CSP and Thrive policies & procedures;
• Be well versed in clinical care standards to ensure high quality service to clients.
• Embrace trauma informed principles, guiding relationships with both staff and clients
• Serve as liaison to the state behavioral healthcare programs to insure facility licensing compliance to state contracts.
• Assist Program Manager in recruiting and hiring of new staff; Maintain responsibility for completing performance evaluations, including routine monitoring of staff performance and performance improvement plans, as indicated

Additional Responsibilities:

• Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
• Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Embrace Thrive's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
• Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
• Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Function, as member of a team, i.e., be a "Team Player".

Education, Experience and Competencies:

• Master's degree in counseling or social work or Bachelor's degree in Nursing
• 3 years' experience working with the Severe Persistent Mental Illness and Dual Diagnosis population
• 2 years' supervisory experience
• Experience working with clients in a community based setting
• Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working with the Assertive Community Treatment model

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• Independent Clinical License (LICSW, LMHC, RN)
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

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