Description

JOB LOCATION: Social Services - Youth Programs

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for managing, supervising, and implementation of the day-to-day operations the CORE/CCS (Early Intervention) Program and its staff to ensure the completion of program requirement and provide clinical services to individuals experiencing initial onset of significant mental health needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Legend: E = Essential / NE = Non-Essential / N/A = Not Applicable

1. Supervise (2 or more staff), evaluate, manage, and train/develop assigned staff in accordance with the policies and procedures established by the agency and work closely with the Division leadership as well as the Department of Human Resources to manage all personnel items (i.e.; interviewing, hiring, discipline actions, etc.). E

2. Plan, coordinate, and supervise day-to-day operations (facilitate staffing, may transport consumers, direct/approve/review Plans of Care, service authorizations, functional screens, provider notes, etc., assign cases to staff, monitor, audit and evaluate team processes, etc.). E

3. Facilitate & provide direct clinical services to an assigned number of individuals enrolled in the program. E

4. Facilitate all aspects of providing services and support to consumers (conduct mental health and/or substance abuse assessments and ongoing therapeutic services, assess current safety, develop and review comprehensive treatment plans, keep up to date treatment records, etc.). E

5. Follow and ensure all legal, organizational and contractual requirements, laws and policies. E

6. Prepare, complete, distribute, and/or submit required items by due dates. E

7. Attend meetings and professional development activities, as requested. E

8. Establish and maintain good communication, collaboration, and cooperation with all stakeholders. E

9. Follow all duties of a mandated reporter. E

10. Perform other related duties, as assigned. E

11. Be a team player. E

Requirements

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, reach, stoop, bend, and walk. Infrequent lifting may be encountered.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is generally performed in field and office environments, including travel. Local travel required; some state-wide travel as needed. Flexible hours required; as dictated by program needs.

REPORTS TO: Program Coordinator, as designated

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1. Master's Degree from an accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.

2. Valid State of Wisconsin Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) License OR State of Wisconsin Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) OR State of Wisconsin Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) required.

3. Minimum of three (3) years of experience providing services to individuals with significant mental health, substance abuse, or co-occurring needs.

4. Minimum of one (1) year of practical supervisory experience; including supervision of staff.

5. Bilingual (Spanish and English), oral and written, preferred.

6. Able to work and communicate frankly and effectively with adults, families, and all team members to implement problem solving strategies, understand issues, and to provide crisis services in an ethical, respectful, responsible manner.

7. Able to demonstrate positive cultural intelligence with diverse groups and individuals.

8. Excellent critical thinking, organizational skills, and able to manage multiple priorities.

9. Excellent communication, verbal and written, interpersonal skills, and ability to work with others.

10. Knowledge and experience with experience in using Microsoft Office suite.

11. Transportation, valid Wisconsin Driver's license, state minimum auto insurance, and must meet La Causa, Inc. driving standards.

12. Must be able to successfully pass criminal history background checks.

13. Must be able to work flexible hours based on program needs.

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