Start Clinical Team Lead (Closes 8/31)

Allegheny County Department of Human Services•Scott Township, PA

20d•$70,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

START is an evidence-based, community crisis prevention and intervention service model for individuals aged 6 and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health needs. The Clinical Team Leader is a professional position within the Office of Developmental Supports (ODS), Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS). This position provides support to the Clinical Coordinator team and overall program system support in a supervisor capacity. The Team Leader requires professional boundaries, and the ability to supervise multiple team members and foster a strengths-based and cohesive goal-oriented team.

Requirements

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology or human service field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience providing services to people who are diagnosed with ID/A and behavioral health needs.
Minimum of 1 year of supervisory experience.
Must be a certified START Coordinator or able to complete the START Coordinator certification process within 6-12 months of hire.
Act 33 and 34 clearances.
Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a START Coordinator preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative supervision to START Clinical Coordinators and provide daily clinical triage support.
Maintain linkages and relationships with community partners.
In collaboration with program director, work to develop positive relationships with system partners, provider systems, families and/or caregivers.
Serves as a positive representative for the START program with other professionals, families, systems and community.
In collaboration with program and clinical director, coordinate training using the expertise of psychologists, psychiatrists, team members and specialists within the community.
Explore and facilitate opportunities for ongoing in-service and continuing education opportunities for START Clinical Coordinators and team.
Participation in START National Training Institute (SNTI) and START collaborations.
Active participant in referral reviews for enrollment.
Lead/participate in daily Triage meetings with START team and external partners.
Maintain knowledge of various assessments and practices through attending in-service opportunities presented.
Collaborate with other members of the START Leadership team to monitor quality of START service delivery and assure fidelity to the START model.
Ensure all documentation required of Coordinators is completed and entered into SIRS in a timely manner in accordance with START and program guidelines.
Ensure the coordination of support meetings and crisis plans for people served through START.
Share administrator on-call responsibility to the team.
Participate in recurring meetings with START leadership and clinical team.
Development of cross-systems crisis plans, intake/assessments, intervention outcomes and any other applicable documentation of services provided.
Maintain a small, active caseload (approximately 5) until START Coordinator certification is achieved. Following certification, team leader caseload should be fluid and temporary to provide support to START Coordinators when needed.
Support Clinical Coordinator Team during vacancies through caseload coverage and on-call rotation.
From time to time the employee will be required to perform additional tasks and duties as required by the employer.