What are the responsibilities and job description for the ACT Team Leader position at New Vista of the Bluegrass Inc?
If you are mission driven and want to assist in helping members of our community live their best life, we have a place for you on our Team!
The ACT Team Leader will provide clinical leadership to the team. The Team Leader works with team to schedule and provide assessments, person-centered treatment planning utilizing medical, general health care and psychosocial approaches in recovery-based principles and provide direct supervision to assigned ACT Team members. The ACT Team Leader is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s Degree in social work, psychology or a closely related field that provides a specialized knowledge of the work to be performed
- Two years of professionally responsible experience
- Applicable State licensure
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of current auto insurance
Preferred Education and Experience
- Experience in serving seriously mentally ill population
- CPR certification
- Previous ACT experience
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Administrative Operations
- Direct the day-to-day clinical operations of the ACT Team
- Provide ongoing direction and support to staff
- Provide staff supervision
- Monitor performance of staff
- Lead team meetings, staff meetings, and meetings with community partners
- Monitor the team’s compliance with treatment standards as they pertain to the ACT model of service
- Conduct required staff performance evaluations
- Motivate staff
- Prepare job descriptions and role specifications
- Participate in selection interviews
While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.
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