What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Leader, Mental Health, Assertive Community Treatment position at Comprehensive Behavioral Health Center of St....?
This is an opportunity for an Illinois Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Illinois Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to lead an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team providing a very specialized model of treatment/service delivery. A multi-disciplinary team serves a small, defined caseload of seriously mentally ill (SMI) adults and becomes the single point of responsibility for that caseload. This is a unique treatment model in which the majority of mental health services are directly provided by the ACT team in the client's regular environment.
Team Lead Key Duties:
- Lead the ACT team consisting of a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Addictions Counselor, Nurse Practitioner, Case Manager, Peer Specialist, and Administrative Assistant to coordinate activities and ensure each client receives the highest level of service
- Create policies, procedures, and a program manual for the newly forming ACT team
- As a team member, provide direct service to ACT clients in their homes / places of residence
- Conduct mental health assessments and reassessments using IM CANS
- Develop treatment plans using IM CANS
- Conduct therapy and counseling for each client
- Monitor progress of the treatment plan for each client and update as needed
- Conduct on-site a daily one-hour meeting, at least four days per week, with the ACT team
- Document services and submit billing information in system of electronic health records on same day of service
- Respond to occasional after-hours or weekend phone calls and emergencies
- Know and work within federal and state rules, laws, and regulations. Ensure compliance with Joint Commission, SAMHSA, HFS, IDHS, and other requirements.
- Other duties as assigned by the Chief Program Officer
Team Lead Requirements:
- A master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or a related field giving knowledge of human behavior
- Current Illinois license as either a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- At least four years of management experience
- Either a current IM CANS certification or earn the certification within 30 days of hire
- Computer literate and experienced with electronic health records
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $35
