Location
Alameda, CA | United States
Job description
Job Description
Clinical Team Leader (Clinical Supervisor)
(re)MIND®
Alameda County
Agency Overview
Founded in 1889, the Felton Institute (formerly Family Service Agency of San Francisco) has a history of innovation in services for vulnerable children, families, and adults. Felton’s mission is to respond to human needs with cutting edge social services and treatment that combine the best social science research with cultural sensitivity, a deep respect for the consumer, and a commitment to social justice. With over 46 programs in 15 languages at sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and surrounding counties, our comprehensive array of services reaches across all racial, ethnic, cultural, and linguistic lines. Felton offers a dynamic, challenging, and supportive work environment where staff is encouraged to increase their skills and enter new domains.
Program Description
(re)MIND® is a program at Felton Institute in partnership with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), respective county behavioral health services, and other community partners. This program is dedicated to early detection and intervention for psychosis with a multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. This program combines a series of evidence-based treatments in Strength-based Care Management, Medication Management, Multi-family Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Psychosis (CBTp), Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model of educational and vocational support, and Cognitive Remediation to address issues early and bring symptoms to full remission. (re)MIND® currently operates at five sites: San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Monterey, and Marin.
Position Overview
The Clinical Team Leader is a leadership position responsible for the implementation of coordinated specialty care model program and coordinates team activities, monitors quality assurance and supports fidelity monitoring of Felton’s early psychosis program model. Local travel between agency sites as well as direct service provision to program participants is expected. This position reports to the Clinical Program Manager.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
- Support Clinical Program Manager in providing clinical oversight to Felton Early Psychosis Division programs on site.
- Actively coordinate clinical meetings in compliance with program model, ensure communication is efficient and all team members are kept informed of relevant issues involving all participants and their families.
- Provide direct services for program participants, including specialized assessments and serve as primary clinician to assigned caseload.
- Coordinate referrals, admissions, discharges and monitor caseloads.
- In coordination with the Program Manager, review and approve clinical documentation.
- Provide individual and group supervision to staff accruing clinical experience and hours for professional licensure (according to licensure status).
- Maintain quality assurance standards, adherence to MediCal/MediCare documentation requirements and data collection for measured outcomes.
- Collaborate with the leadership team to implement the model in accordance with fidelity measures and strategic development plans.
- Support team’s compliance with all research protocols and evidence-based practices fidelity measures.
- Participate in the delivery of training and/or program presentations as assigned.
- Actively engage in program’s outreach campaign and liaison with other Felton departments regarding media campaign, outreach materials, and facilitate community involvement and/or advocacy.
- Contribute to all assigned committees and meetings (leadership meetings, steering committee, operations meetings, etc.) and represent Felton’s program in stakeholder, county, and other assigned meetings.
- Attend and participate in all assigned trainings for professional, program, and agency development.
- Additional duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree (or higher) in Social Sciences, Psychology, Counseling Psychology or related field AND current California State Licensure. Two years post licensure and completed necessary course requirements to provide clinical supervision to BBS registered interns a plus.
- Three years of experience providing mental health services to youth or young adults with serious mental health challenges OR two years of direct service experience in early psychosis program.
- Personal or family experience of overcoming mental health challenges highly desirable.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and ability to type 45 WPM.
- Valid California Drivers’ License with a clean driving record.
Competencies
- Good team management skills and ability to coach staff to effectively engage clients and family members.
- Ability to establish trusting, hopeful relationships with clients and their families.
- Demonstrated experience implementing evidence-based practices to fidelity.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with and respect differences of opinion, beliefs, culture, appearances and ways of life.
- Good negotiation and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Adaptable, open to change, and able to tolerate ambiguity.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
- Demonstrated experience as a team player with a welcoming attitude.
- Knowledge of respective county behavioral health department and community resources.
- Knowledge of County, State and Federal requirements for documentation and reporting, including MediCal/MediCare standards, CPT codes, etc.
- Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and treatment of co-occurring mental health and substance use disorder preferred. Experience with CBT for Psychosis (CBTp) a plus.
- Bilingual/Bicultural and fluent in Spanish or Asian languages preferred, but not required.
Physical Requirements, Use of Equipment, and Work Environment:
The position requires sitting at a desk approximately 50% of the time, with standing 20% and walking or driving 30% of the time. Ability to perform routine bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. Lifting may be required occasionally of no more than 20 lbs at a time. Approximately 50% of the time the employee uses a computer, keyboard, mouse, telephone, mobile phone, fax machine, copier, and video conferencing equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work is performed in an office environment and/or at various community locations and requires local travel.
Additional Information
Job Title: Clinical Team Leader
Division: Early Psychosis
Position: 1.0 FTE (Full Time), Exempt
Reports to: Clinical Program Manager
Send Resumes: “[email protected]”
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