Team Leader

Team Leader - MH/SA

The Team Leader - MH/SA will provide oversight and supervision to a team of MH/SA Case Managers, providing linkages and coordination of services to individuals in the community. The Team Leader will work with their assigned case managers to ensure that the behavioral health, primary care, dental care, and social connectedness needs of each individual receiving services are satisfactorily met.

Minimum Required Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in a Human Services field (Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field). Preferred: Masters degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, or related health field preferred.

Minimum of two years of related clinical experience, and/or the equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Related Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles, procedures, techniques, trends, and literature related to mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities and intervention techniques, such as behavior management, independent living skills, training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and service coordination.
• Knowledge of clinical supervision requirements and techniques.
• Knowledge of psychiatric/medical medications/treatments.
• Effectively manage supervisees performance, communicate expectations, and objectively rate the performance of assigned supervisees.
• Develop reports, create presentations, and communicate findings to both internal and external audiences.
• Communicate effectively in order to facilitate treatment and relay information to others as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training; includes both verbal de-escalation skills and physical skills techniques to be utilized with consumers as needed.
• Ability to drive and possess a valid drivers license. May be called upon to travel to any Horizon worksite; transport clients; provide services to clients at other locations. Regular attendance at training and Horizon meetings may require travel to various Horizon sites.
• Ability to promote positive, collaborative, and professional working relations among co-workers and representatives in the community.
• Ability to work in and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to respond effectively to changes in the work environment in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to identify and measure outcomes.
• Willing and available to work modified schedules (weekends, holidays, etc.) as required.

THE BEST BENEFITS FOR THOSE WHO TAKE CARE OF THE COMMUNITY

Were proud to offer some of the best benefits options in Central Virginia. Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is exclusively for public service workers in Virginia, while several options exist for life, health, dental, and vision insurance. Emphasis on work-life balance means a generous annual leave policy ensuring time for wellness, with separate time allocated for sick leave and additionally for paid holidays. Stay active with Horizons annual wellness programs and various opportunities to interact with the community throughout the year. Horizons clinical sites are NHSC/HRSA-approved for clinical student loan repayment and qualify for both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs. If you are interested in continuing your education, working at Horizon qualifies you to receive discounts at some local universities.