Coordinated Specialty Care Team Lead

Betty Hardwick Center•Abilene, TX

16h•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis, or STEP, is an early intensive intervention program for adolescents and young adults who have been recently diagnosed with a mental health condition which includes psychosis. The program goals include reducing the duration of untreated symptoms, and to improve outcomes such as the ability to work, go to school, and live independently and have enjoyable relationships. This is achieved by providing intensive, direct services, coordination, support and linkage to positively impact the client.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social, behavioral or human services.
Must be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) which may include LCSW, LPC, or LMFT. LMSW will also be accepted.
Valid Texas Driver's License and be an insurable driver.
Driving is an essential function and employees must maintain an acceptable driving record/insurability while employed.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mental health/intellectual and developmental disabilities services.
Experience in supported employment and/or supported housing services.

Responsibilities

Provide team leadership, oversight of clinical programming and individual clinical care.
Provide direct care to center clients.
Assist in overseeing the implementation and delivery of the STEP program and other projects.
Assist and support team clinical staffings, trainings and meetings.
Provide clinical supervision to the team.
Provide direct clinical services, predominantly advanced individual and group therapy services to individuals in the program.
Complete diagnostic evaluations and comprehensive treatment plans.
Provide and facilitate emergency and mental health assessments.
Monitor the clinical admission and discharge criteria.
Authorize and maintain intervention/case management services.
Assist the CSC Team in clinical service delivery.
Identify problem/need areas.
Work under pressure and in stressful situations in a professional manner.
Be thorough in assessment and documentation.
Locate and utilize a variety of community resources to meet the needs of each individual.
Assist in negotiating and advocating for each individual with service entities outside the Center.
Develop a positive relationship with each consumer.
Perform Crisis supervisor duties monthly and be scheduled on the Crisis calendar monthly.