Astra Team Manager of Adult Therapy

Job Description

Job Description

Function :

The primary function of this position is to provide administrative and clinical oversight / supervision for the outpatient psychotherapy service. In this position, it is essential that the supervisor have an orientation to the strengths of the individual and the system; a solution directed focus; and a positive work attitude that reflects flexibility, a consumer-centered approach, and respect for staff and consumers alike. It is expected that the supervisor have excellent clinical skills and theoretical training sufficient to supervise all staff. This position requires strong oral communication / writing / documentation skills and a good knowledge of basic computer programs such as word, excel and publisher.

General Duties :

• Provide clinical supervision to staff; establish and lead clinical supervision groups; provide LSCSW and MSW student supervision; provide emergent risk consultation; promote training opportunities; and, in general, support ongoing clinical development of all staff.
• Recruit, interview, hire, orient new staff; coordinate exit procedures for staff leaving agency.
• Evaluate staff performance via annual staff evaluations. Implement action plans / disciplinary action as needed to maintain standards of performance.
• Set, monitor, and evaluate productivity standards for staff. Monitor monthly budget reports.
• Assure staff complete all required documentation in a timely, accurate and professional manner.
• Research, assess, monitor, and implement changes in service delivery as needed to meet CCBHC standards.
• Actively initiate and develop programming to meet emerging needs of Valeo consumers.
• Ensure staff have training in preferred methods of psychotherapy to meet CCBHC requirements.
• Complete all reports, including quarterly and annual program reports, required by the agency for ongoing program performance evaluation.
• Keep staff apprised of necessary procedural and organizational changes as they occur.
• Ensure services are recovery oriented and person and family centered and meet the whole health needs of individuals served.
• Assist with billing issues related to OPS service.
• Ensure Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) are utilized as appropriate.
• Ensure appropriate assessment instruments are utilized to help monitor progress of individuals served and enable the provision of necessary services with appropriate intensity and duration.
• Provide education to internal and external stakeholders regarding the program’s services, policies, and procedures as needed for effective collaboration and treatment.
• As time allows, provide solution-focused psychotherapy to individuals, families, and groups.
• Assist with Valeo promotional activities, such as writing articles or public speaking.
• Assume role of BSRB coordinator for Valeo Continuing Education team.
• Provide DLA-20 and other types of training as necessitated by the evolving needs of agency.
• Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence.
• Approach interactions with individuals served, colleagues and those supervised with a trauma sensitive lens.
• Ensure staff work as part of an integrated treatment team collaborating with individuals served, family members or others they want involved in their treatment team to help support the individual.
• Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director.

Qualifications :

This position requires a Master’s or Doctorate degree in psychology, social work (LSCSW only), or psychiatric nursing. Must have Kansas’s licensure and meet eligibility requirements for Title XIX and other 3rd party insurances. Must have minimum of minimum of five years post- master’s direct clinical service experience; demonstrated theoretical orientation / training ; and superior clinical, diagnostic, and documentation skills. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be at least 18 years of age or older and be able to pass pre-employment background checks and SRS adult / child abuse registries. This position requires basic computer skills.

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.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, and sit. Extensive computer and telephone work is required so the ability to operate a computer for up to 90% of the shift is required. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds and up to 50 pounds with assistance.

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