Social Worker - Team Lead

Cambridge, MA

Social Worker - Team Lead Medford, MA $90,280– 10k Sign on bonus! Job Duties and Responsibilities: Great role with a 10k sign on bonus and excellent benefits! Must have management experience and have an LICSW or LMHC – This role is onsite Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5 Direct day to day clinical operations of Team, including scheduling staff work hours to ensure appropriate coverage; lead the daily organizational staff meetings and individual action planning (IAP) meetings. Direct and coordinate the client admission process and treatment, rehabilitation, and support services of the program in coordination with the psychiatrist. Direct and coordinate the client-centered comprehensive assessment of history, mental status and diagnosis, physical health and dental health; use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social development and functioning; activities of daily living; and family structure and relationships. Direct and manage staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, work assignments, and orientation and performance supervision according to agency policies and procedures; develop and implement staff orientation specific to the team. Assist in the development of, and manage adherence to, program budgets. Manage the contract rental subsidy and contingency budget lines to ensure maximization of resources to benefit clients occurs. Supervise the client records management; assuring maintenance of the record in compliance with agency policies, and other third party payment requirements Train staff on the record requirements; develop/implement a system that ensure regular reviews of client assessments, IAPs, and service notes written by the staff; and supervise/train staff accordingly. Ensure compliance with all accreditation standards and regulations, as well as program specific policies and procedures. Provide staff with new and updated policies, procedures, and directives. Manage adverse events; ensure plans and corrective actions are implemented and reported. Provide 24 hour on-call back up and on-site support and intervention, when necessary. Initiate and maintain relationships, with law- enforcement, emergency service providers, other human service agencies, and with informal community resources (e.g. landlords, employers). Conduct clinical assessments and provide direct clinical treatment, rehabilitation, and support services for clients, when indicated. Maintain and enhance staff’s knowledge of human services issues, trends, and techniques. A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in social service and/or mental health settings– post Master’s is required. Preference will be given to those who have strong clinical skills; experience managing programs; preparing individuals for independent living, obtaining employment, or functioning in the community more effectively; and/or with home-based or outreach based service delivery; and in the supervision of service personnel, particularly in home or outreach-based service systems. Training and experience working with those who experience mental health symptoms and substance addiction is preferred. Preferred /Required Education: Master’s Degree in social sciences, rehabilitation, (e.g. rehabilitation counseling, psychology, social work) required. In some cases, experience may be substituted for academic training. Licensure (LICSW, LMHC or very experienced LCSW) Leadership/management experience is a must. Driving is a requirement for this position A valid driver's license must be presented at the time of employment. Incumbents must be at least 21 years of age, have maintained a valid US driver's license for at least one year, and must be able to pass a driver's screening background check.

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Healthcare

Posted on Aug 20, 2024