NAVIGATE TEAM LEADER/FAMILY EDUCATION CLINICIAN
CHARACTERISTICS OF WORK
The Navigate Team Leader/Family Education Clinician provides guidance and support to the Navigate team and direct services for families of individuals participating in Navigate. Navigate services are a multi-disciplinary approach to benefit individuals who are experiencing their first psychotic episode.
EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES
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Maintains documentation as evidence that all duties are completed in accordance with program requirements contained in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards
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Maintains proper training, continuing education, qualifications, and other certifications required for this position as written in the Department of Mental Health Operational Standards.
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Represents Region 8 and Region 8 Administration in a positive manner at all times both internally and externally.
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Always leads by example and is a positive role model for coworkers.
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Serve as the primary liaison for referrals to the Navigate program
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Coordinate and lead the team and supervise the clinicians on the team
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Provide education/outreach in the community and within Region 8 of Navigate purpose and services
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Assessment and intake evaluation interviews for potential participants of Navigate
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Provide therapy to consumers in line with established treatment plans
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Responsibility for development and implementation of treatment plans in collaboration with the person, family and treatment team
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Participate in weekly clinical staff meetings, general staff meetings and in-service trainings
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Provide immediate emergency crisis intervention services in collaboration with the Mobile Crisis Response Team
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Maintain consumer records according to State, Federal and Region 8 Standards which includes monthly reporting to MS Department of Mental Health
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Accept and participate in case supervision
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Provide telephone on-call crisis intervention referral (as scheduled)
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Provide a minimum of 5 hours/day of direct services to consumers
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All other duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
Master's Degree in mental health related field. Must have a valid Mississippi driver's license and use of an automobile for travel within the catchment area. Must pass Criminal Background Investigation.
REPORTING SUPERVISOR
Outpatient Clinical Director
POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
Navigate Team
