Multidisciplinary Forensic Team Team Leader

Responsibilities

• Clinical Assesses and screens individuals for the MFT program.
• Works closely with the Forensic Department to develop a system for early notification of orders appointing experts and orders of commitment, so the team can be presented as a diversion option when appropriate.
• Directs and coordinates the MFT admission process and the treatment, rehabilitation and support services of the program in coordination with the Psychiatrist/ARNP.
• Sets up each Individual Treatment Team (ITT) and primary case manager.
• Directs and coordinates the completion of the psychosocial assessment and oversees the development of the individual’s recovery plan.
• Provides clinical supervision in the development of recovery plans.
• Covers team organizational meetings to ensure appropriate services are scheduled/provided and the participant’s identified needs are met.
• Functions as a practicing clinician on the team and provides direct treatment, rehabilitation and support services to individuals served by the program.
• Participates in providing 24-hour on-call coverage for the MFT program and provides clinical back up, crisis intervention, and consultation to staff after regular business hours.
• Advises court evaluators, attorneys, and judges about the MFT program as a diversion alternative for individuals with appropriate felony charges or repeated arrests.
• Maintains a close working relationship with the judicial assistants in the circuit, the Office of the Public Defender, the Office of the State Attorney, and the Clerk of the Court’s Office.
• Ensures progress is monitored for individuals referred to or enrolled in the MFT program while in jail and/or court ordered community-based programs.
• Coordinates the provision of Competency Restoration Services for MFT participants.
• Attends court hearings as a back-up to the primary case manager, to accompany an MFT staff, or as a representative of the MFT program.
• Oversees the development of and completion of conditional release reports.
• Makes sure safety risks, trauma, abuse and neglect are assessed and appropriate reporting mechanisms are used.
• Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly, and other program reports as required or assigned.
• Makes sure the disbursement and tracking of MFT incidental dollars.
• Makes sure program effectiveness, outcome attainment, and contractual requirements are evaluated through the collection of data, review of records, and other quality improvement activities.
• Ensures staff work hours are scheduled to for adequate coverage and on-call.
• Makes sure the delivery of psychiatric services.
• Aids in developing and monitoring the MFT budget.
• Makes sure program policies and procedures are developed, maintained, and ensured compliance with MHRC policies and procedures.
• Makes sure medical records management is assured records are in compliance with MHRC policies and procedures and with contractual and licensing requirements.
• Makes sure team attendance at all Court Hearings.
• Conducts regular program staff meetings, as well as individual staff supervision.
• Reviews documentation to ensure timely and appropriate services to the individuals served, that meets State requirements and MHRC Medical Records Standards.
• Facilitates peer reviews.
• Identifies needs for staff training, makes recommendations for in-service trainings, provides documentation for all trainings for employee files, and makes recommendations for staff to attend educational sessions.
• Provides and ensures staff are trained in and carry out evidenced-based best practices (e.g. motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, WRAP).
• Facilitates recruitment, hiring, orientation, retention, evaluation and employee relations in coordination with the Director of FACT Programs and the Human Resource Department.
• Completes time sheets and leave requests within the required time periods.

Qualifications

• For LMHC, LMFT, and LCSW applicants: Master's degree in psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, or a related human services field required.
• For RN applicants: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Three years of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness (i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder) is required.
• One year of supervisory experience is required.
• Valid Florida License as LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW required.
• Must meet MHRC/RBHS vehicle driving and insurance requirements, including a valid Florida Driver's License, automobile insurance coverage equal to or exceeding 50,000/100,000/50,000 split limits, and no more than eight points on their license for any combination of violations.

Company Overview

Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.