POSITION SUMMARY

 

 

Reports To: Unit Director/Clinical Supervisor

 

Supervises: PACT Team

 

Training: CPI within 90 days of hire or transfer , Annual, six (6) hours in discipline, Effective 1/21 BLS required, existing incumbents with Heart Saver First Aid CPR/AED, will be required to renew with BLS, all new hires effective this same date, are required to have BLS within 90 days from hire or transfer.

 

Career Development: Asst. Director ® Director

Sr. Therapist ® Prog mgr.

 

Position Summary:

The Team Leader/Facilitator provides leadership, direction and coordination to the team within regulatory requirements. The Team Leader also fulfills a role of Therapist on the team

 

 

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Maintains communication with the PACT Director around team functioning and service delivery

· Empowers the team by modeling strong leadership and conveying the philosophy and principles of PACT

· Creates a climate that supports the dynamic interaction and participatory process of the team

· Ensures equal distribution of team responsibilities

· Keeps the team focused to complete daily and team issues meetings efficiently and effectively

· Promotes cross-training/education among various disciplines on the team

· Facilitates a productive decision-making process around consumer needs

· Assists consumers in creating WRAPs' and MH Advance Directives

· Provides competent therapeutic services, within scope of demonstrated competence

· Teaches and models Wellness and Recovery principles and Psychiatric Rehabilitation clinical interventions

· Completes biopsychosocial assessments and prepares a comprehensive treatment plan for all new admissions

· Engages support systems and referral sources in assessment process

· Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide services appropriate to any age/disability group assigned.

· Assesses client for an Initial Treatment Plan and appropriately re-assesses the client's needs throughout treatment

· Completes Master Treatment Plans that are behaviorally specific and with goals and objectives that are related to client problem areas.

· Provides therapeutic services, within scope of demonstrated competence, as required.

· Provides competent crisis intervention

· Assists with case management and interagency coordination of services for clients. Makes appropriate referrals

· Valid NJ Drivers License

· Documentation must be completed within one (1) calendar day of service delivery

· Productivity goals shall meet % as designated by department

 

 

 

 

Minimal Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in behavioral health related field

Experience: Two (2) years in behavioral health setting.

Training: Therapists providing Assessment, Treatment Planning and Psychotherapy to SA/MICA clients must have 60 hours of training specific to addiction services

 

Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree

Supervisory experience preferred

Additional years experience in behavioral health setting.

 

Equipment Use: Computer, copier, facsimile

 

The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position