Mental Health Clinician Lead - LCMHC

About the Role

Readily available for day-to-day problem-solving for their workgroup and may assist with clinical assignments when necessary. Works with the Site Medical Director and Supervisor to develop and maintain staffing schedules. Provides clinical mentorship, including facilitation of professional development and yearly goals, to mental health clinicians in the program. Models professional development by leading clinical discussions, journal reviews, and coordinating clinical services.

Collaborates with the Site Medical Director to identify areas of potential growth and define standards of care through program development and quality improvement initiatives. Fosters the use of evidence-based practice by promoting and integrating published research, literature, and valid measurement tools. Works with the healthcare team to adapt practices in line with advances in the field. Collaborates with program leadership in the orientation of new staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day problem-solving support for the workgroup
• Assist with clinical assignments as needed
• Develop and maintain staffing schedules in collaboration with leadership
• Offer clinical mentorship and facilitate professional development for mental health clinicians
• Lead clinical discussions, journal reviews, and coordinate clinical services
• Identify areas of growth and define standards of care through program development and quality improvement
• Promote evidence-based practice by integrating research and reliable measurement tools
• Adapt practices based on advances in the field
• Assist in the orientation of new staff

Requirements

• Minimum education of a Master’s degree
• Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC), Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW)
• Two years of lead experience in healthcare, human services, education, or related fields serving clients with mental health or substance use disorders

Qualifications

• Leadership and/or supervisor experience in mental health (preferred)
• Experience with motivational interviewing and stages of change (highly desirable)

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