The Assistant Team Leader assists the Children's Community Action Treatment (CAT) Team Program manager in supporting the administrative and clinical needs of CAT Team, a self-contained, integrated, multidisciplinary team providing comphrensive and intensive community based treatment to families with children and youth at risk of out-of-home placement due to a mental health disorder. The Assistant Team Leader will assist in providing direct supervision in the absence of the Program Manager as well as providing administrative support to the team. The Assistant Team Leader also functions as a practicing clinician on the team. This team will be based in Polk County but will serve the Tri-County area of Polk, Highlands, and Hardee Counties.

General Expectations:

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

·Fully understand and consistently exhibit all of Peace River Center's Core Values, while fostering the same with all direct reports.

·Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.

·Interact professionally with other employees, clients, 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.

Essential Duties/Requirements:

·Abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect

·Work cooperatively in a group/team setting

·Show respect to others

·Take guidance and direction from supervisors

·Report to work with clean hygiene and adhering to company/program dress code standards.

·Arrive/report to work on time and ready to work

·Attend all scheduled work hours, meeting, training, and other functions, including on-call as required

·Provide administrative support to staff in the absence of the CAT Team Program Manager

·Assist in the day-to-day clinical operations of the CAT Team including scheduling staff work hours to assure appropriate coverage for daily/on call hours, assist in leading scheduled meeting including staff and treatment planning meetings, and continuously evaluate status of families while completing appropriate planning of treatment activities to ensure immediate attention to changing client needs.

·Assist in coordinating the participant admission process, treatment, and support services in coordination with the Psychiatrist/APRN.

·Participate in staff recruitment, interviewing, hiring, assignments, orientation, and performance supervision according to work rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

·Assist in reviewing and approving staff documentation in the Credible Electronic Health Record.

·Initiate and maintain relationships, in coordination with other staff, with law-enforcement and

other human services agencies, and with informal community resources (e.g.: landlords, employers, schools, CMOs, JPOs,etc.).

·Assist in on-call support for crisis intervention and for staff supervision and consultation.

·Assist in providing coverage support to clients and families during staff transition or absence to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications:

Education:

Master's degree in a Behavioral Health Science, such as psychology, mental health counseling, social work, art therapy or marriage and family therapy.

LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT License preferred. Will consider Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Registered Clinical Social Worker Intern, or Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Intern.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years experience working with children/adolescents with behavioral health needs.

One year of supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong commitment to the right and ability of each person with a severe and persistent mental illness to live in normal community residences, work in market jobs, and have access to helpful, adequate, competent, and continuous supports and services.

Work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses and respect for persons' rights and personal preferences in treatment

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Credible and Intranet, EHR

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

Must carry and maintain $25,000/$50,000 bodily injury coverage on personal vehicle and provide proof of coverage

Must have a FL driver's license and clean driving record

DMV Report must meet with the agency's insurance carrier's minimum qualifications

Must maintain driver's qualifications through active participation in DOT's Drug Testing Program

Must be able to pass the agency's driving test

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 30 pounds, climb stairs, and ambulate safely throughout the community

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used:

Computer, telephone, fax, copier, EHR

Supervisory Relationship(s):

While this position does not have direct reports, it does support supervision of the team in conjunction with the Program Manager, as well as in the absence of the Program Manager.

Technology Requirement:

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, Datis, and Microsoft email, as examples.This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization.

Work Environment:

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.