Director of Mobile Crisis Response Team

Your Path • Philadelphia, PA

54d

About The Position

To promote the mission of PATH to help individuals achieve a more independent and fulfilling life by managing an effective team to provide quality services. Oversee the daily operation of the Adult Community Mobile Crisis Response Team services (CMCRT) which operates 365 days/year with direct service provision from 24 hours/day, 7 days/week. CMCRT provides crisis intervention, problem resolution, support, linkages and safety plans for adults in Northeast Philadelphia. The teams also provide assistance, when needed, to other areas of Philadelphia.

Requirements

• Master s Degree in Behavioral Health Discipline
• At least three years of experience in the provision of behavioral health support, treatment and/or rehabilitation services
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Professional Counselor
• Experience using an Electronic Health Record, skilled with Microsoft Office software including Excel
• Good communication and writing skills

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the daily operation of the CMCRT program
• Assure staff receive ongoing training to increase clinical skills to provide crisis intervention services and that evidence-based practices are utilized, including Resolution Focused Crisis Intervention
• Provide weekly direct clinical supervision of Supervisors and assigned team members. Supervision to include joining staff when responding to crisis calls to observe skills in the field.
• Assure collaboration among all CMCRT staff and facilitate regularly scheduled program meetings and check-in s and document per PATH s policies and procedures
• Assure teams arrive at the crisis site (e.g. home, community) within 30 minutes of being dispatched by the delegate.
• Assure staff receive ongoing training to increase clinical skills to provide crisis services and that evidence-based practices are utilized
• Develop and monitor staff schedules to assure CMCRT program coverage at all times
• Develop and monitor on call schedule to assure supervisory coverage at all times, including being part of the on-call coverage schedule.
• Provide crisis services during times of surges in referrals and also provide in-person supervision
• Provide outreach to the community to promote the service and availability of resources

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Annual increases
• Performance and longevity bonuses
• Comprehensive benefits package for staff and family
• Generous number of paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal time
• No-cost pension plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, including licensure supervision
• Cutting-edge treatment facility, resources, and treatment modalities
• Opportunities for advancement and growth within the organization
• Eligible for the Federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Referral bonus for referring a friend who accepts employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director