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JOB TITLE: ACT Supervisor/Team Leader
LOCATION: Petoskey, MI 49770
REPORTS TO: Director of Clinical Services
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt, Non-Union
HYBRID ELIGIBLE: This is a Community-based position
STARTING WAGE RANGE: $73,881.60 - $77,604.80 per year
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master’s degree in Social Work, LPC or a licensed human services discipline; with appropriate licensure or certification to provide clinical supervision.
Experience: Must qualify as a mental health professional in accordance with MDHHS and professional standards. Two or more years of experience with persons with serious mental illness. At least two years of supervisory experience.
Other: Satisfactory completion of applicable training to meet requirements of regulating bodies and demonstrated ability to apply such training to the work environment. Lived experiences with behavioral health issues are valued.
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader/Supervisor provides clinical leadership to the ACT team, understands and communicates ACT eligibility and program requirements, adheres to MDHHS, Medicaid, CARF and NCCMH standards, and provides direct services to clients. The ACT Supervisor strives for positive outcomes for clients that include reduced hospital utilization, improved psychosocial functioning, and achievement of person-centered goals. This position coordinates the ACT program with the MI service system, other agency programs and in the community.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Supervises the ACT program staff, activities, assignments, productivity, utilization of team resources, and quality and cost-effectiveness of services.
- Participates in team discussions, planning, and establishment of goals for person-centered plans including the provision of integrated treatment planning for consumers with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
- Coordinates and participates in on call schedule and consultation for team members during "after hours" programming.
- Coordinates services with other MI Programs, i.e., outpatient, Clubhouse, North Country Residential and adult service coordination.
- Coordinates psychiatric, medical services and consultation for ACT clients.
- Maintains positive relationships with community providers.
- Maintains confidential program and client reports, records and data.
- Provides day-to-day program management including office and supply management and vehicle maintenance.
- Manages emergency assistance funds and petty cash.
- Provides outreach and skill training to identified client population.
- Coordinates ACT referrals and planning with intra-agency and hospital liaison staff.
- Visits clients at their residence or within the community.
- Oversees staff clinical documentation requirements.
- Reports service activity in accordance with agency policy, procedure and Medicaid requirements.
- Ensures the ACT program meets safety, MDHHS, Medicaid, CARF, CMH and other regulatory requirements.
- Utilizes approved intervention techniques based on Crisis Prevention Institute training.
- Performs other duties and related activities as assigned by supervisor.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to walk, bend, stand, sit, lift to 50 pounds with or without assistance, stretch/reach, hear, see, hand/finger dexterity and drive a vehicle. Position requires physical ability to complete and maintain certification in de-escalation techniques which will be a training class provided to the job incumbent. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with applicable laws.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to complete and remain current in initial and ongoing training requirements.
- Must have own phone and internet for communication, reliable access to messages, and multi-factoring capabilities.
- Have reliable transportation in carrying out agency duties.
- Possess a valid Michigan’s driver’s license and have a satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to work within guidelines of the code of conduct, regulatory compliance plan and personnel policies.
- Supports a philosophy of service delivery that is recovery-based, person centered and culturally competent.
- Adhere to applicable policies and procedures as required by the Department of Community Mental Health, the Mental Health Services Board, and other pertinent regulatory agencies.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
