Clinical Team Leader

Clinical Program Leader

GENERAL PURPOSE Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director, this position is responsible for clinical oversight and performance supervision to select direct service staff; works closely with licensed clinical director; assists the Program Director with all areas of program development.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an at-will leadership position within a program. Additionally, this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of assigned staff who perform the established duties of the program. This is a management position responsible for all phases of the management process within the assigned program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY) The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class:

• Provides individual clinical oversight and guidance to team members, ensuring that services are delivered to clients assigned to their caseloads.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Provides "on-the-spot" counseling that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Ensures the safety, health, and well being of members.
• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
• Provides appropriate supervision of subordinate staff to facilitate timely and appropriate service provision and completion of tasks.
• Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with the Program Director.
• Provides support to other staff members as needed.
• Facilitates team staff meetings and attends agency staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured by the Program Director.
• Monitors staff productivity of supervisees, ensuring all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and all agency/program productivity standards are met.
• Assist Program Director with meeting staff training needs.
• Carries a small caseload of clients and provides individual therapy, assessments, and collateral support to ensure appropriate progress is made towards treatment goal.
• Provides training for new employees and quality assurance oversight.
• Ensures that all staff timesheets and mileage sheets are carefully scrutinized and that all staff abide by meal period and rest period rules.
• Closes office minimum of one night per week.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES Education, Training and Experience A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and registered as an AMFT, ASW, or APCC verified with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); two (2) years of varied experience as a provider of mental health services; minimum of one (1) years' supervisory/ management experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Registered as AMFT, ASW, or APCC with Board of Behavioral Sciences required California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM Compensation: $36.00 hourly