Clinical Team Leader

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the administrative supervision of the Program Director, this position is responsible for clinical oversight and performance supervision to select direct service staff; works closely with licensed clinical director; assists the Program Director with all areas of program development.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will leadership position within a program. Additionally, this position is responsible for the day-to-day supervision of assigned staff who perform the established duties of the program. This is a management position responsible for all phases of the management process within the assigned program.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities – (illustrative Only)

• Provides individual clinical oversight and guidance to team members, ensuring that services are delivered to clients assigned to their caseloads.
• Provides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situation.
• Provides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the members and consistent with the philosophy of the program.
• Ensures the safety, health, and well being of members.
• Completes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner.
• Provides appropriate supervision of subordinate staff to facilitate timely and appropriate service provision and completion of tasks.
• Is personally responsible and held accountable for work hours and time management as coordinated with the Program Director.
• Provides support to other staff members as needed.
• Facilitates team staff meetings and attends agency staff meetings unless approval for non-attendance is secured by the Program Director.
• Monitors staff productivity of supervisees, ensuring all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and all agency/program productivity standards are met.
• Assist Program Director with meeting staff training needs.
• Carries a small caseload of clients and provides individual therapy, assessments, and collateral support to ensure appropriate progress is made towards treatment goal.
• Provides training for new employees and quality assurance oversight.
• Ensures that all staff timesheets and mileage sheets are carefully scrutinized and that all staff abide by meal period and rest period rules.
• Monitors staff productivity, ensuring all paperwork is completed in a timely fashion and all agency/program productivity standards are met.
• Provides direct supervision and guidance to team members, ensuring that services are delivered to clients assigned to their caseloads.
• Closes office minimum of one night per week.

Education, Training and Experience

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field and registered as an AMFT, ASW, or APCC verified with the Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) ; two (2) years of varied experience as a provider of mental health services; minimum of one (1) years' supervisory/ management experience.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements

• Registered as AMFT, ASW, or APCC with Board of Behavioral Sciences required
• California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Compensation

$36 - $38.97 per hour