Team Leader - Case Management

Horizon Behavioral Heal•Lynchburg, VA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Leader - MH/SA will provide oversight and supervision to a team of MH/SA Case Managers, providing linkages and coordination of services to individuals in the community. The Team Leader will work with their assigned case managers to ensure that the behavioral health, primary care, dental care, and social connectedness needs of each individual receiving services are satisfactorily met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field).
Minimum of two years of related clinical experience, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
Knowledge of treatment modalities and intervention techniques, such as behavior management, independent living skills, training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and service coordination.
Knowledge of clinical supervision requirements and techniques.
Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.
Ability to drive and possess a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related health field preferred.
One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and supervision to a team of MH/SA Case Managers.
Provide linkages and coordination of services to individuals in the community.
Ensure that the behavioral health, primary care, dental care, and social connectedness needs of each individual receiving services are satisfactorily met.
Manage supervisee's performance, communicate expectations, and objectively rate the performance of assigned supervisees.
Develop reports, create presentations, and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences.
Communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
Drive and possess a valid driver’s license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients; provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to various Horizon sites.
Promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.
Work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
Respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
Identify and measure outcomes.