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When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.
The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) Office of Forensic Services provides forensic evaluation, treatment, and supervision for individuals with mental illness, who are under the jurisdiction of the Superior, State, and Juvenile courts of Georgia. In the community, this includes the provision of 24/7 residential care for adults on conditional release (NGRI acquittees) and outpatient civil commitment (IST non-restorable) in Community Integration Homes (CIHs). Atlanta Metro Area CIHs are currently located in Douglas and Dekalb Counties.
The DBHDD Office of Forensic Services is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Integration Home Team Lead.
This CIH Team Lead position is for supervision of 2 CIHs in Douglas County. This is an administrative job with work hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm and on-call for emergencies. Minimal (local) travel is required.
Job Description:
The Team Lead is responsible for supervising CIH Employees (House Leads, Client Support Workers, Behavior Health Counselors), to include guiding and instructing the work assignments of staff who provide direct care of the residents, with the assistance of a House Lead and overseeing of scheduling and time keeping of all staff.
As direct supervisor of the Behavior Health Counselor, the Team Lead will coordinate with hospital and community forensic directors and community mental health professionals to ensure residents receive all needed outpatient/inpatient mental health services.
Works to assist staff and Behavioral Health Counselor to identify barriers to residents’ progress through interviews and audits of resident records.
As direct supervisor of both the House Counselors and Behavior Health Counselor, the Team Lead will ensure their duties are executed and responsibilities are covered, in time of staff absence.
As administrator, the Team Lead is responsible for ensuring that all regulatory and reviewing agency standards and DBHDD Policies and procedures are followed by CIH employees and residents; ensuring the collection and timely submission of data, reports, forms and other pertinent information as required; coordinating monthly environment of care and safety inspections/drills; ensuring a safe, clean living environment with supporting documentation; and assisting residents in attaining medical care as needed
Preferred Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess exemplary managerial and clinical skills, to adequately supervise both numerous staff and residents who have serious mental illness. Solid interpersonal skills are necessary, as the Team Lead will be expected to communicate with a variety of parties, including regional and state office personnel, court personnel, and clinicians and family of the residents.
Masters degree from an accredited college or university in a social science field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) AND active Georgia license to practice (i.e. LCSW, LPC). At least two (2) years supervisory experience, preferably in the residential care setting. Preference given to applicants with residential care experience.
Benefits:
Vacation: 15 days each year up to 5 years of service; 18 days each year from 5-10 years of service; 21 days each year for 10 years of service
Sick Leave: accrual at a rate of 10 hours per month (15 days each year)
Holidays: the state of Georgia recognizes 12 paid holidays
Retirement: 401(k) plan with a matching employer contribution and a Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Available Insurance: Health; Dental; Vision; Legal; Disability; Life & dependent life insurance
Tax Deferred Spending Accounts: Healthcare; Childcare
We are a Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer.
*FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT *
Full Time
Public Administration
$122k-158k (estimate)
01/05/2024
04/01/2024
georgia.gov
ATLANTA, GA
>50,000
1943
BRIAN KEMP
$10B - $50B
Public Administration
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