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Milestone LLC

Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader

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What they do

A Mental or Behavioral Health Counselor works with patients to treat mental health problems. Assesses patients and assists with diagnosis, counseling and crisis intervention. Consults with nurses, doctors and psychiatrists. May work with specific populations, such as youth, senior citizens or substance abusers, in group settings, facilities or hospitals.

$34,411 / year median in Virginia

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

Team leader, shall be full-time LMHP with three years of work experience in the provision of mental health services to adults with serious mental illness
Duties:
1) Assist with the implementation of daily program structure to include treatment and case management services. 2) Ensure that support specialist prepare all reports on client treatment progress. 3) Act as contact person for all client related needs 4) Provide overall supervision on support specialist, ensuring the teachings of daily living skills and treatment, and implementing the program structure 5) Assist support specialists with providing thorough and intensive case management to clients 6) Develop treatment teams to assist with monitoring client's behavior 7) Review staff's documentation and monitoring of client's status in daily progress notes 8) Guide support specialist with developing social and daily living skills for clients 9) Ability to provide transportation to clients as needed 10) Implement standards of ethics 11) Act on reports of abuse, abandonment, or other allegations 12) Assist with the coordination of admission and intake of new clients 13) Maintain consistent communication with probation officers, social workers, families, community, and referents 14) Coordinate licensing and guidelines for the community mental health program
Requirements Skills:
Case management Client documentation Oral and written communication Crisis Intervention Program planning and coordination Staff Supervision Treatment plan development Crisis intervention
Knowledge of:
Community Resources Counseling Interventions Funding Sources DBHDS Standards Human Rights Development Computer/Windows XP Trainings/Certifications:
CPR/FIRST AID
Crisis Prevention Intervention Minimum Qualifications:
Must Possess a master's degree in Human Services field i.e. Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling and must be currently approved by a Virginia Board of Counseling as a supervisee in clinical social work or a resident in clinical psychology, professional counseling, substance abuse treatment practice or marriage and family therapy. Must possess a minimum of 3 years clinical experience working with individuals with mental health diagnosis. Knowledge of counseling skills and techniques. Knowledge of mental health services and agencies. Knowledge of mental health diagnosis. Benefits Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity) Training & Development