Forensic Multidisciplinary Team Leader/1933/DR

Job description

Forensic Multidisciplinary Team Leader/1933/DR

A person in this position is responsible for the daily oversight and operation of the Forensic Multidisciplinary Team. The Team Leader will be the direct supervisor and provide guidance and oversight to the team’s case managers, therapist, and program assistants. The Team Leader, in coordination with the APRN, will direct the client admission, treatment, rehabilitation, and support services of the program. The Team Leader will conduct clinical assessments and provide direct clinical treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to clients. A person in this position must ensure the timely, accurate, completion of required documents of the team. The Team Leader will be responsible for monitoring and approval of incidental funds for the program. The Team Leader will also perform on-call duty for crisis intervention and for staff supervision and consultation.

In the performance of their respective task and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

Interact professionally with other employees, customer and vendors.

Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

This position requires knowledge, understanding, and execution of the standards set forth in the DCF Guidance Document 28 as it sets forth the program expectations.

Ability to communicate with multiple programs and staff

Ability to travel to multiple sites

Detail oriented

Excellent writing skills

Ability to work independently

Highly organized and able to work to a deadline, as well as complete timely submission of required reporting.

Provide supervision and guidance to program staff to enable them to perform the essential duties of their job in an effective manner

Excellent clinical judgment along with the ability to understand treatment modalities and services.

Ability to accurately review and monitor documentation of Forensic Multidisciplinary Team staff and ensure the team is meeting all applicable standards.

Proficient in aspects of treatment including assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment interventions.

Understanding of the multidisciplinary process and the ability to lead client staffing meetings and to coordinate the team’s efforts to manage treatment and monitoring services across multiple entities.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in psychology, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, or related human services discipline. Active license as a Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Social Worker, or Marriage and Family Therapist under Chapter 491, Florida Statutes, or as a psychologist under Chapter 490, F.S

Experience:

Two years’ experience in behavioral healthcare

Knowledge of Forensic Multidisciplinary Team model preferred

Certifications:

None

Knowledge and Skills:

Assessments

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized with the ability to work with minimal supervision

Excellent skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to complete on call coverage

Safety Equipment:

Universal Precautions

Comply with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules and regulations

Life Safety Equipment (fire extinguisher)

Transportation:

Must have reliable transportation and have a valid FL driver’s license.

Must have clean driving record and be a minimum of age 25 to be a qualified driver.

Required to become a driver on behalf of Peace River Center using both personal vehicle and PRC vehicles.

Must provide and maintain proof of coverage on personal vehicle for Bodily Injury Liability in the amount of $25,000/$50,000 level.

As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier, cell phone

Ability to operate the Peace River Center Vehicles

Supervisory Relationship(s):

Supervises –Forensic Multidisciplinary Team’s Case Managers, Therapist, and Program Assistant

The work environment is fast-paced and consists of exposure to physical conditions typical of a normal office environment. The populations cared for will include patients who are confused, delusional, irrational, agitated, or uncooperative. Most of the work is performed while sitting, although the work may require occasional standing or walking and/or the lifting and carrying of small objects. A small amount of travel may be required for meetings, etc., to another PRC location.

EEO Statement:

One of the greatest assets of the PRC is the ethnic, cultural, and social diversity of its employees. PRC takes great pride in the diversity and values and respect of all its employees, regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, disability, gender identification, or sexual orientation.

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Worksite address

bartow, FL, 33830, US

Who can apply

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