Intensive In-Home Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: 60,000-70,000

Licensed Professional Intensive In-Home Services Team Lead

Reports To: Clinical Director / Agency Director

Position Summary

The Licensed Professional Intensive In-Home (IIH) Services Team Lead provides intensive, time-limited family preservation services designed to stabilize living arrangements, prevent out-of-home placements, and promote family reunification for youth up to age 20. Services are delivered primarily in the home and community through a team-based approach that addresses the clinical, behavioral, and environmental needs of the youth and family.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education, Licensure, and Experience:

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Hold a license, provisional license, certificate, registration, or permit issued by the governing board regulating a human services profession; OR
• Be a Registered Nurse licensed to practice in North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing with a minimum of four (4) years of full-time accumulated experience serving the MH/DD/SAS population.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, understand, and follow directions.
• Possess the education, competency, work experience, and skills necessary to effectively perform the duties of the position.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Clinical Leadership:

• Serve as Team Lead for the Intensive In-Home Services Team.
• Provide or coordinate treatment services for youth and family members in collaboration with another licensed professional when appropriate.
• Coordinate and oversee the completion of initial assessments.
• Develop, monitor, and update Person-Centered Plans (PCPs).
• Participate in treatment team meetings and agency clinical staffing meetings.
• Provide supportive counseling based on the recipient's diagnostic and clinical needs.
• Monitor and manage presenting psychiatric, behavioral, and/or substance use symptoms.

Family and Community-Based Services:

• Deliver services primarily in community settings, including homes, schools, shelters, libraries, and other approved locations.
• Assess and de-escalate family crises while implementing interventions to reduce the likelihood of recurrence.
• Provide parenting skills training and support to caregivers.
• Deliver self-help and independent living skills training to youth.
• Assist caregivers with implementing home-based behavioral support strategies.
• Ensure linkage to community resources and supportive services.

Care Coordination and Case Management:

• Coordinate and monitor services on behalf of consumers and families.
• Act as an advocate, broker, coordinator, and monitor of service delivery systems.
• Facilitate movement across levels of care when clinically appropriate.
• Complete case management activities, including arranging, linking, monitoring, and integrating services and referrals.
• Ensure consumers are connected to the most clinically appropriate and effective services.
• Maintain ongoing communication with stakeholders, including DSS, DJJ, LME/MCOs, schools, healthcare providers, and other community partners.

Compliance and Quality Assurance:

• Ensure compliance with all agency policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Review and maintain complete, accurate, and compliant clinical records.
• Audit consumer charts to ensure documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Review progress notes and supporting documentation for completeness and timeliness.
• Ensure all required paperwork is submitted within established deadlines.
• Participate in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
• Assist with policy implementation and program development initiatives.

Administrative and Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Participate in staff interviews, hiring, and selection processes.
• Support staff development, training, and professional growth activities.
• Assist with program oversight and ensure departmental deadlines are met.
• Provide on-call first responder coverage on a rotating schedule.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong clinical assessment and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of family systems, behavioral health treatment, and community resources.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Proficiency in electronic health records and documentation systems.

Working Conditions:

This position requires travel throughout the service area and the ability to provide services in home, school, and community settings. Evening, weekend, and on-call responsibilities may be required based on program needs.