Clinical Team Leader

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director, this position is responsible for clinical supervision 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 supervision 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.
• Insures 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.
• Facilitates at least one group session per week.
• Provides support to other staff members as needed.
• Assist members in Mental Health Court
• 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.

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 valid registration 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:

• 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.
• License eligibility/registration with BBS or CA Board of Psychology

PREFERRED 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 full licensure as an LMFT, LCSW, or LPCC verified with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS); varied experience as a provider of mental health services.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• Full Licensure as LMFT, LCSW, LPCC verified with BBS or CA Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• 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 - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm