Team Leader - Community Support Services

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Team Leader - Community Support Services

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 hours/week 

 

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer…

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic. 

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care. 

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities. 

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes. 

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader for our Community Support Services team. This position is responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team that supports our Integrated Health Home team to provide whole-person, patient centered, coordinated care.

Essential Duties:

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to the multi-disciplinary team to ensure highly effective services are provided
• Organize the daily work of the Team including the leadership of regularly scheduled planning meetings and the coordination of communication with other agency departments and the community at-large
• Ensure quality of care through direct supervision of team staff, with emphasis on evaluating professional development and providing opportunities and support for career growth
• Review, interpret and respond to administrative, clinical, and statistical reports; demonstrate understanding and monitor compliance of department performance with standards of clinical record documentation
• Provide direct clinical services as needed, including: utilize motivational approaches to engage clients into services, perform mental status exams and develop risk management plans, utilizing crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation and counseling techniques
• Serve as a client advocate, making appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies
• Provide consultation and follow-up communication with community agencies, medical facilities, law enforcement agencies, and inpatient units

Requirements:

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• At least two year of program management or supervisory experience in a mental health setting or equivalent experience.
• In addition to experience; one of the following licenses is required for this role: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP). 
• For LCSW, LICSW, LMHC a masters degree at minimum is required. 
• Ability to multi-task and thrive within a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals
• A solid understanding of program management best practices and the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines and goals
• A track record in setting priorities, shaping processes and developing infrastructure to ensure team productivity and efficiency
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for the cultural and religious beliefs of clients and families
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources: 

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

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Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.