D166 - Mental Health Court - Team Lead - Clinician Licensed - MMC
265 Boulevard NE, Atlanta, GA 30312, USA Req #139
Monday, October 21, 2024
About River Edge Behavioral Health
Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations, including behavioral health, nursing, psychiatric assessment, stabilization, medication maintenance services, and crisis intervention services.
River Edge seeks a qualified individual to join as the Team Lead for the Misdemeanor Mental Health Court, responsible for providing comprehensive support to MMC participants, including assessment, treatment planning, coordination with jail and behavioral health staff, supervision of case managers, therapy provision, staff training, team meeting facilitation, crisis management, and community service connection.
Benefits Offered:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Holidays
- 401k with an employer match
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Short and Long-term disability coverage
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discount Program
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm
FLSA Classification: Salary, Exempt
Duties and Responsibilities
- Interview potential MMC participants as needed; meet while the client is incarcerated in the Fulton County Jail, Union City Jail, or after the participant has been released.
- Complete bio-psychosocial assessments; LS/CMI Risk Needs Assessments and ASAM Treatment Needs Assessment and discharge plan.
- Develop client treatment plans and review treatment plan updates (assistance with Case Managers).
- Work with jail health/behavioral health staff on referrals, coordinate discharges, and discharge plans.
- Provide case manager coordination of treatment planning and services.
- Provide individual, group, and family therapy to participants and their families concerning mental health needs and/or substance abuse disorders as needed.
- Supervise Case Managers with daily case management tasks/responsibilities concerning mental health treatment of the MMC Participants.
- Provide training to direct care staff in the implementation of treatment plans and behavior modification techniques as needed.
- Lead weekly team meetings for client updates, referral(s) needed with case managers; discuss admissions/Intake process to ensure a timely and smooth transition into treatment.
- Attend weekly MMC team meetings, trainings, court, and hearings as required.
- Provide crisis management to MMC participants as needed.
- Connect participants to outside community services.
- Provide MMC Report, Fulton County Monthly Reports, and Quarterly Reports to River Edge.
- Update Casework client notes daily and review CM case notes submitted into Casework.
- Provide referral resources to outside providers.
- Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others that help support the participant while in recovery and the MMC Program.
- Email weekly Court Ordered Random Drug Screens to River Edge Staff Clinic.
- Submit Weekly MMC Client Summary Reports for Client Court Reporting.
- Attend MMC compliance court on Fridays for court staffing meetings and MMC Participant Calendar.
- Attend monthly River Edge Leadership Meetings.
- Interview potential applicants for Licensed Associated Clinician or Case Manager as needed.
- Attend all recommended River Edge or Fulton County Court MH Trainings as required.
- Meet regularly with the immediate supervisor for professional growth and administrative issues.
- Maintain professional licensure as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in social service field (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology) or related field, such as counseling.
- Fully Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW or Associate-level licensure required.
- At least one (1) year of experience working with individuals experiencing substance use, homelessness, involvement with the judicial system, and mental and behavioral health concerns.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Valid GA driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
- Provide 2 professional reference statements (former employers only, no family members).
Empathy: A mental health supervisor needs to demonstrate empathy towards both clients and team members.
Communication: Effective communication skills are essential for a mental health supervisor.
Clinical Supervision: Proficiency in providing clinical supervision to mental health professionals.
Crisis Intervention: Ability to effectively manage crisis situations.
Program Development and Evaluation: Experience in developing and evaluating mental health programs and services.
Additional Information:
The Application Process
- All qualified applicants will be considered.
- This position is subject to close once a satisfactory candidate pool has been identified.
- The hiring managers will contact only those selected for an interview.
- Applicants who are not selected will receive notification via email.
- Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email.
Diversity and Inclusion
River Edge Behavioral Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment.
Drug-Free Workplace
River Edge Behavioral Health is a drug-free workplace.
At Will Workplace
Employment with River Edge Behavioral Health is at will.
If you are looking for an opportunity to make life better and a strong desire for personal growth we encourage you to apply.
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