Therapist Team Lead - PACT

AtlantiCare•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

17d

About The Position

The Team Leader/Facilitator provides leadership, direction and coordination to the team within regulatory requirements. The Team Leader also fulfills a role of Therapist on the team

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health related field
Two (2) years in behavioral health setting.
Therapists providing Assessment, Treatment Planning and Psychotherapy to SA/MICA clients must have 60 hours of training specific to addiction services
CPI within 90 days of hire or transfer
Annual, six (6) hours in discipline
Effective 1/21 BLS required, existing incumbents with Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED, will be required to renew with BLS, all new hires effective this same date, are required to have BLS within 90 days from hire or transfer.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Supervisory experience preferred
Additional years experience in behavioral health setting.

Responsibilities

Maintains communication with the PACT Director around team functioning and service delivery
Empowers the team by modeling strong leadership and conveying the philosophy and principles of PACT
Creates a climate that supports the dynamic interaction and participatory process of the team
Ensures equal distribution of team responsibilities
Keeps the team focused to complete daily and team issues meetings efficiently and effectively
Promotes cross-training/education among various disciplines on the team
Facilitates a productive decision-making process around consumer needs
Assists consumers in creating WRAPs' and MH Advance Directives
Provides competent therapeutic services, within scope of demonstrated competence
Teaches and models Wellness and Recovery principles and Psychiatric Rehabilitation clinical interventions
Completes biopsychosocial assessments and prepares a comprehensive treatment plan for all new admissions
Engages support systems and referral sources in assessment process
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to any age/disability group assigned.
Assesses client for an Initial Treatment Plan and appropriately re-assesses the client's needs throughout treatment
Completes Master Treatment Plans that are behaviorally specific and with goals and objectives that are related to client problem areas.
Provides therapeutic services, within scope of demonstrated competence, as required.
Provides competent crisis intervention
Assists with case management and interagency coordination of services for clients. Makes appropriate referrals
Valid NJ Drivers License
Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery
Productivity goals shall meet % as designated by department