Director/Team Lead:
Job Purpose
Provides clinical and administrative leadership for the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team, ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented care for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. Oversees team operations, clinical supervision, and community outreach while coordinating individualized treatment services.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in behavioral health field
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Licensed or license-eligible clinician preferred
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Experience with serious mental illness and team-based care
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Supervisory experience preferred
Core Job Duties
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Lead and coordinate Coordinated Specialty Care team functioning and service delivery.
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Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and staff development.
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Review referrals and monitor clinical status of individuals served.
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Participate in and oversee treatment planning and team meetings.
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Serve as primary point of contact for community partners and referrals.
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Conduct outreach, education, and stakeholder engagement activities.
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Support after-hours coverage structure for program continuity.
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Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
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Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
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Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
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Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
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Other job duties and special projects as assigned.
Core Competencies/Working Knowledge
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Knowledge of early psychosis and recovery-oriented care
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Leadership, supervision, and team coordination skills
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Strong communication and community collaboration abilities
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Understanding of evidence-based CSC/NAVIGATE model
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Demonstrate corporate vision in day-to-day activities
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Demonstrate corporate values in day-to-day activities
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Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/or mental disorders
Family Education Clinician (FEC)
Job Purpose
Provides family psychoeducation and support to promote recovery, resiliency, and effective coping for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis and their families.
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in behavioral health field, required.
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Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s Criteria for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
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Experience working with families, preferred.
Core Job Duties
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Provide psychoeducation on psychosis and treatment approaches.
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Support families in building a recovery-oriented environment.
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Reduce caregiver stress and improve family coping skills.
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Facilitate family sessions and encourage engagement in treatment.
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Contribute to collaborative treatment planning and 6-month reviews.
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Share insights regarding social support and family dynamics.
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Engage natural supports (family, caregivers, etc.).
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Participate in weekly NAVIGATE/CSC team meetings and ongoing supervision.
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Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
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Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
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Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
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Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
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Other job duties and special projects as assigned.
Core Competencies/Working Knowledge
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Family systems and psychoeducation models
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Knowledge of early psychosis and recovery principles
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Strong facilitation and communication skills
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Ability to engage and support diverse family systems
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Demonstrate corporate vision in day-to-day activities
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Demonstrate corporate values in day-to-day activities
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Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence
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Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/or mental disorders.
