Team Leader

Team Leader For Substance Use Services

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.

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader for our Substance Use 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

What We Expect Of You:

• At least two year of program management or supervisory experience in a mental health setting or equivalent
• LICSW, LCSW, LMHC, LCDP, or RN licensed 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.

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.