Adult Crisis Response & Stabilization Unit Supervisor

Description

The Adult Crisis Response & Stabilization Unit Supervisor reports to the Director and will provide general clinical and administrative oversight of the Mobile Crisis Team and ensure the continuity of care for clients in crisis. Coordinates program requirements with other operational areas and has overall responsibility for the supervision, development and motivation of staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Ensures supervision of the day-to-day operations of the Adult Crisis Response & Stabilization Unit.
• Coordinates with OMH to ensure timely assessment and quick response to crisis referrals.
• Provides leadership and direct supervision of Adult Crisis Response & Stabilization Unit Team.
• Reviews all step-down paperwork from hospitals and acts as the point-person for diversion referrals for hospitals, community providers and police.
• Maintains oversight of the scheduling and staffing coverage.
• Maintains regular communication about clinical and administrative operations with the Director, Division Director, Medical Director and the Executive Director.
• Ensures continuous development, monitoring and program improvement of operational procedures as needed to meet the needs of the community.
• Conducts clinical and team meetings.
• Participates in all clinical and management meetings.
• Participates in the organizations professional development program including: regular supervision, training seminars, and community sponsored educational events.
• Works with the local and regional behavioral health authorities regarding service delivery and policy/procedural issues.
• Other duties as required by the management team.

Job Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

This position requires a Master's degree in psychology, social work or related field from an accredited college or university. • Candidates must have appropriate State License LCSW-C or LCPC. • Five years post licensure experience preferred. • Extensive experience working with behavioral health clients in acute crisis. Supervisory and community mental health experience desired

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.  Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software to access company e-mail and training and evaluation tools and a working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPR certification.

Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to exercise independent judgment with established procedures

Effective oral and written communication skills.  Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks, set priorities and meet expectations

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.