LOWNDES ADULT MENTAL HEALTH - Team Leader OP

Legacy Behavioral Health Services Human Resources • Valdosta, GA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Legacy Behavioral Health Services is hiring individuals with a passion for making a difference in their community! We are seeking an Out Patient Team Leader to oversee our Lowndes Outpatient Clinic in Valdosta, Georgia. The Outpatient Team Leader under the supervision of the Core Services Director will be responsible for the Lowndes Outpatient Clinic's clinical services on a day-to-day basis. In addition, to coordinating and facilitating clinical services, position requires high level organizational skills and ability to multi-task efficiently. The Outpatient Team Leader must have good interpersonal skills and ability to support staff functions throughout training, coaching, and counselling. The Outpatient Team Leader must have a good understanding of regulatory requirements, billing practices and evidence-based practices for clinical services provided for all age groups. This position will be expected to work with clinical leadership to create protocols, policies and maximize staff productivity. Close collaboration with entire treatment team is required. The Outpatient Team Leader will be expected to facilitate close relationships with other community providers and stakeholders and act as agency’s liaison with community agencies, advocating, promoting, and marketing LBHS services. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• GA clinical license (LMSW, APC, AMFT ) required, LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LAMFT, LPC, LAPC preferred.
• Previous health care related management experience preferred.
• Valid GA diverse license.
• Proficient in verbal and written communication
• Excellent time management and critical thinking skills
• Promotes teamwork
• Ability to problem solve
• Knowledge of behavioral health services and quality assurance requirements for CSBs per DBHDD, DCH, CARF
• Good understanding of clinic expenses and assigned budget
• Ability to analyze programs for compliance with rules, regulations, laws, and standards.
• Computer experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Ability to effectively motivate staff to institute change
• Knowledge and understanding of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), electronic health records (EHRs), and ability to utilize computer programs to collect data, prepare reports, and make presentations
• Knowledge & understanding of basic health administration (including government regulations and patient privacy), financials (delivering quality healthcare within a budget), and clinical quality improvements (includes improving daily operations and meeting goals/objectives).
• Strong customer service skills
• Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Ability to multi-task, manage priorities, and excel in a fast-paced work environment
• Ability to work with diverse teams of people
• Must be physically and emotionally fit to work in a stress-filled environment to meet deadlines
• The physical demands include but are not limited to good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard.
• The position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, intermittent physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
• Must have the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous health care related management experience preferred.
• GA clinical license (LCSW, LMSW, LMFT, LAMFT, LPC, LAPC preferred.)

Responsibilities

• Oversee Lowndes Outpatient Clinic
• Coordinate and facilitate clinical services
• Support staff functions through training, coaching, and counselling
• Create protocols, policies and maximize staff productivity
• Facilitate close relationships with other community providers and stakeholders
• Act as agency’s liaison with community agencies, advocating, promoting, and marketing LBHS services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees