Director, Team Lead CSC/Family Education Clinician (FEC)

FCC Behavioral Health•Poplar Bluff, MO

43d

About The Position

This role involves providing clinical and administrative leadership for the Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) team, ensuring high-quality, recovery-oriented care for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis. The position also includes providing family psychoeducation and support to promote recovery, resiliency, and effective coping for individuals experiencing first episode psychosis and their families. The Director/Team Lead will oversee team operations, clinical supervision, and community outreach while coordinating individualized treatment services. The Family Education Clinician (FEC) component focuses on supporting families in building a recovery-oriented environment, reducing caregiver stress, and improving family coping skills.

Requirements

Master’s degree in behavioral health field
Licensed or license-eligible clinician preferred
Experience with serious mental illness and team-based care
Supervisory experience preferred
Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s Criteria for Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
Experience working with families, preferred.
Knowledge of early psychosis and recovery-oriented care
Leadership, supervision, and team coordination skills
Strong communication and community collaboration abilities
Understanding of evidence-based CSC/NAVIGATE model
Demonstrate corporate vision in day-to-day activities
Demonstrate corporate values in day-to-day activities
Integrity, Commitment, Compassion, Empowerment, and Excellence
Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria sets for substance use and/or mental disorders.
Family systems and psychoeducation models
Knowledge of early psychosis and recovery principles
Strong facilitation and communication skills
Ability to engage and support diverse family systems

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate Coordinated Specialty Care team functioning and service delivery.
Provide clinical supervision, consultation, and staff development.
Review referrals and monitor clinical status of individuals served.
Participate in and oversee treatment planning and team meetings.
Serve as primary point of contact for community partners and referrals.
Conduct outreach, education, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Support after-hours coverage structure for program continuity.
Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
Other job duties and special projects as assigned.
Provide psychoeducation on psychosis and treatment approaches.
Support families in building a recovery-oriented environment.
Reduce caregiver stress and improve family coping skills.
Facilitate family sessions and encourage engagement in treatment.
Contribute to collaborative treatment planning and 6-month reviews.
Share insights regarding social support and family dynamics.
Engage natural supports (family, caregivers, etc.).
Participate in weekly NAVIGATE/CSC team meetings and ongoing supervision.