Responsibilities:

• Provide training to line staff, including training staff on DMH paperwork, CERTS charting, group work and using psycho-social rehabilitation interventions.
• Conduct rounds with Clinical Head of Services and with case managers to provide information regarding client updates, pending graduation, incidents, and interventions.
• Supervise case managers to ensure they are meeting deadlines, quotas, where both quality and quantity of work is emphasized.
• Participate in and /or lead peer audits and chart reviews.
• Conduct field based/online clinical interviews of potential clients from IMDs / hospital referrals.
• Present information regarding facility at monthly discharge meetings at IMDs.
• Facilitate two or more psycho-social rehabilitation groups per week.
• Participate in DMH and other community meetings as may be needed, including QIC and IMD and share information gleaned with staff.
• Provide supplemental supervision and training to Intake/Discharge Coordinator.
• Delegate or interface with staff of Full Service Partnerships (FSP) and other agencies to coordinate treatment and plan for clients’ discharge.
• Monitor FSP weekly log report of case managers.
• Participate in Managers Meetings / All Staff Meetings / Clinical Team Meetings and provide minutes as necessary.
• Conduct assessments with incoming clients, diagnose clients using interview and DSM V and ICD-10.
• Prepare and monitor annual Appraisal Needs & Services Plans and updates, as necessary for Community Care Licensing.
• Provide crisis intervention to assist in medical / psychiatric emergencies.
• Understand facility protocol in emergency situations.
• Provide clinical support to case managers through guidance, leadership, and training.
• Participate in weekly clinical supervision with Clinical Head of Services as needed.
• Attend trainings for further growth.
• Understand roles of staff to provide leadership to work toward program mission.
• Appropriately delegate and monitor assignments and duties to clinical staff.
• Participate in planning and implementing groups, parties, and other resident and/or staff activities.

• LMFT or LCSW licensure a must
• 3-5 years’ experience working with mentally ill persons in various settings.
• Experience in delivery of mental health and case management services and working in collaboration with adjunctive agencies in providing such services for residents.
• Knowledge of community resources, familiarity with vocational rehabilitation, independent living skills training, local housing resources, Community Care Licensing, DMH, SSA, DPSS, Medi-Cal and Medicare guidelines as pertinent to residents of the program.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills while developing and maintaining relations with clients and staff.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills (MS Word and Excel), Database knowledge
• Must be willing to participate in additional training and meetings, as requested.
• Must provide own car, show proof of automobile insurance, UI motorist coverage and evidence of a safe driving record.
• Ability to pass background check and fingerprints.