Psychiatric Outpatient Clinical Program Team Leader
About The Position
Under limited supervision coordinates and directs the functioning of a multidisciplinary treatment team in a decentralized outpatient mental health program. Provides clinical supervision and consultation to staff and provides advanced mental health treatment and case management to the most difficult patients. Fulfillment of the job duties requires the employee to have access to medication storage areas. Renowned as the academic flagship of the University of Maryland Medical System, our Magnet-designated facility is a nationally recognized, academic medical center with opportunities across the continuum of care. Come join UMMC and discover the atmosphere where talents and ideas come together to enhance patient care and advance the science of nursing. Located in downtown Baltimore near the Inner Harbor and Camden Yards, you won't find a more vibrant place to work!
Requirements
- MUST BE FLUENT IN AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE
- Master's Degree in social work, nursing or psychology is required.
- Three years clinical experience in a mental health care setting is required. An additional year of experience in a lead/supervisory capacity is required.
- Proficient knowledge of mental health treatment and case management is necessary.
- Proficient leadership qualities are required, including ability to manage the work of masters level clinicians from the core disciplines and ability to provide emergency consultation to staff.
- Proficient organization and problem-solving skills are required in order to develop/implement efficient work processes, and to successfully resolve difficult, conflict-oriented situations for the common good.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills are necessary in order to work effectively within the clinic setting.
- Ability to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the patient populations(s) served. Ability to demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and ability to assess data reflective of the patient's requirements relative to his or her population-specific and age specific needs.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the first line administrative supervision of a multidisciplinary treatment team of professional mental health staff and students.
- Conducts clinical team meetings with consulting psychiatrists and clinical staff to present new cases for assignment and treatment planning and ongoing cases for additional input.
- Provides advanced psychiatric social work and mental health services to a caseload of the most difficult and complex cases.
- Provides consultation and educational services to community agencies as needed.
- Participates in interdisciplinary conferences with appropriate medical, nursing and administrative staff.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Hospitals
