SUMMARY

The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Mental Health / Developmental Disabilities / Early Intervention (MH / DD / EI) is committed to promoting a vision of wellness, recovery, and resiliency by contracting for services to support the recovery journeys of its residents who experience mental health challenges.

The Weekend Delegate Unit Supervisor is responsible for supervision of Weekend Delegates. The Weekend Delegate Unit Supervisor collaborates with the Shift Leads / Supervisors to develop processes and procedures for implementation of requirements listed in the MHPA and QA activities, for final approval by the Manager.

The Supervisor follows up on incomplete 302 packets and produces QA reports and preliminary analysis for use by the Manager.

The Supervisor may provide direct delegate services as required, approves back-up county funding requests, and provides consultation to the delegate on complex petition situations, elevating to the Manager as needed.

The Supervisor reports directly to the Manager, and performs other duties as assigned by the Manager, the Deputy Administrator, and Administrator.

The Supervisor works weekend shifts (12 hr Saturday and Sunday) and as part of professional development strategies may require meetings or trainings during weekday hours.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in implementation and oversight activities of the Mental Health Procedures Act and PA Code 5100 as directed by the Chief Mental Health Delegate;
• Responsible for oversight and supervision of the Second Shift, Overnight, and Weekend Delegates;
• Establish meaningful lines of communication and consultation with system partners, including but not limited to : first responders, hospitals, community mental health providers, schools, and other County partners;
• In partnership with the Director, engage in data driven outreach and education to first responders, crisis providers, community members, community based hospitals, Emergency Departments, and other mental health providers;
• Provide supervision and professional development support to direct reports;
• Serve as lead for managing requests for TA from partners and producing QA reports
• Travel to essential providers and work mobile from various locations;
• Engage in case review with Manager and specified Delegate Staff;
• Ad hoc reports as needed ;
• Other duties as delegated.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential and specialized duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree; Master's preferred;
• 5 years of professional experience in the field of mental health;
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Procedures Act, MH / DD Act, PA Code 5100, and relevant bulletins and case proceedings;
• Knowledge of modern basic principles and practices of management and supervision;
• Knowledge of current social, economic and health problems and resources as it relates to mental health;
• Knowledge of the structure, organization and methods of public and private mental health agencies and institutions;
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods in working with adults and children with mental health challenges;
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods in working with adults and children with criminal justice involvement;
• Knowledge of basic principles and methods to collect, review, analyze data;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate mental health program plans and operations;
• Ability to develop and coordinate mental health program plans;
• Ability to provide leadership and establish and maintain working relationships with public and private agencies, community groups, federal state and county officials and agency staff;
• Ability to plan and direct work of professional staff;
• Ability to make clear and pertinent statements;
• Knowledge of basic computers skills including Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point.

Preferred Skills

• Effective interpersonal, verbal & written communication skills;
• Negotiation / conflict resolution skills;
• Organization & time management skill;
• Problem solving skills / techniques;
• Short & long range planning techniques;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Excellent analytical and planning skills;
• Effective supervisory skills;
• Excellent presentation skills;
• Computer proficiency required for basic computer programs including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook.

Last updated : 2024-05-20