Team Leader

Team Leader

New Kensington, PA 15068; Latrobe, PA 15650

Overview

Position Type Full Time Job Shift Any

Description

Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement

SOUTHWEST BEHAVIORAL CARE, INC.

Latrobe and New Kensington, PA Locations

Overall Function:

Assists the Program Supervisor with the billable case management, administrative documentation, and the coordination of staff to ensure the provision of all recommended and required services.

Essential Functions:

• Maintains a caseload proportionate to the regulatory standards and provides billable clinical services to consumers.
• Reviews and analyzes the work of staff related to the delivery of services.
• Participates in staff development and training activities to enhance skill and knowledge base in relation to case management theory and supervisory techniques.
• Submits for appropriate release all service-related correspondence and ensures the timely preparation of all required program reports, records, and documentation, in accordance with regulatory standards and program policy.
• Conducts ongoing utilization review activities, including adherence to managed care standards.
• Other duties as required.
• Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related social services field with a clinical practicum; in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) or Department of Drug & Alcohol Program (DDAP) regulations, or a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Rehabilitation or Activities Therapy with progressive experience in human services; in accordance with Department of Human Services (DHS) or Department of Drug & Alcohol Program(DDAP) regulations plus 2 years of mental health direct care experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health programs and health/social services available to the mental health population.
• Demonstrated ability to make incisive observations and obtain vital information during the client/family interview and/or while reviewing case records to make appropriate recommendations.
• Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
• Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to transport oneself in an insured vehicle in the performance of essential functions.
• Ability to inspect and recognize violations pertaining to program regulations.

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