POSITION SUMMARY:
Under general supervision of the Behavioral Health Services Director, provides supervision and oversight to behavioral health clinicians as well as consultation to ensure that best practices are followed in regard to review and referral for mental status assessments, medication, crisis intervention and time-limited counseling for adults, children and their families.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and supervises staff and clinical functions including hiring/termination recommendations, staff training and counseling, work planning and scheduling.
Guides and educations subordinate staff in the following areas: 1)Assessment, treatment/intervention, identification and resolution of ethical issues, and evaluation of client interventions 2)Interaction with other professionals in the service environment 3)Life-long continual learning 4)Recordkeeping, report writing, caseload management and timeliness.
Works with Director and the administrative team in the preparation and presentation of regulations, policies and procedures that govern services offered.
Ensure compliance with applicable Tribal, Federal, State and licensing requirements as per services delivery priorities, in addition to individual staff licensing and certification requirement.
Direction of clients to other areas of assistance, while collaborating with referral resource agencies.
Consults with doctors, therapists and medical professionals, instructing other health care professionals as to the nature of your client's social or psychological challenges.
Travels as required to provide services to clients.
Complete reports for case management statistical date on a monthly basis.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, SKILLS AND CERTIFICATION:
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations and requirements.
Knowledge of effective principles and practices of management and supervision.
Knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of clinical, developmental and counseling psychology.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate activities.
Knowledge of the theory, principals, practices and treatment of alcohol and drug abuse.
Skill in supervising, training and evaluating assigned staff.
Skill in operating various work processing, spreadsheets and database software programs.
Ability to plan, implement and evaluate individual patient care programs.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals o varying social and cultural backgrounds.