LCSW; A​/LCMHC; A​/LMFT; Community Support Team Lead

PURPOSE

Coordinate, access, and provide Community Support services and/or any other services in accordance with wraparound philosophy and in the least restrictive setting possible to youth and adults who qualify for community support and/or Developmental Therapies services; act as a liaison between member, family, providers, and the community; develop, facilitate and implement interventions through the member’s team of providers and supports according to an individualized treatment plan;

maintain agency records and documentation; respond to crisis.

Under general supervision, coordinates the intake and eligibility process; assists the individual using services in obtaining services, performs functional assessments and social histories; convenes an Interdisciplinary Team; facilitates the development of the Individual Service Plan; establishes meaningful goals, coordinates and monitors services in compliance with Administrative Rules, Services Management Plan; and other applicable policies and procedures, measures progress toward goals. maintains case files, correspondence, and all other required data;

mediates conflicts and advocates for individuals using services.

• Community Support Team policies and procedures
• Clinical diagnosis and treatments
• Human services and MH/DD/SAS network
• Principles of choice, empowerment, and community integration
• Disability related income sources
• State Services and Definitions as outlined in MH/DD/SAS
• Diagnostic and statistical manual
• Basic office practices and procedures including record keeping and filing systems
• English language to include grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and vocabulary; and proofreading skills
• General math aptitude

• Follow a professional code of ethics including confidentiality, individual rights, and professional and legal issues in providing services
• Maintain confidentiality of protected information;
  Understand and apply policies, rules and regulations
• Exercise good judgment in analyzing situations, answering questions, and interpreting policies
• Collect data, keep accurate and organized records, and ensure timely preparation of reports
• Organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Professionally present and represent MH/DD/SAS services that are courteous and responsive
• Respond effectively during crisis situations
• Work independently on projects and routine tasks
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals using services and their support network, co-workers, supervisors, agencies and members of the public
• Type accurately and use a computer for the purposes of data entry, spreadsheets, word processing, email and the Internet
• Handle moderate to high levels of stress, meet established deadlines and solve problems appropriate to the position
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
  Have clarity of speech and hearing, which permits effective communication
• Have sufficient manual dexterity to make handwritten notations and which permits moderate use of a keyboard
• Have sufficient vision, which permits moderate production and review of a wide variety of materials both in electronic and hardcopy forms
• Lift, move, push and pull up to 10 pounds
• Sit for extended time periods, bend, and reach
• Have sufficient personal mobility to complete fieldwork at various facilities
• Work flexible schedule and additional time as needed

• Perform intake duties and explains agency services to applicants
• Processes applications for services by conducting intake interviews, completing social histories, obtaining necessary assessments and determining eligibility
• Determines legal settlement by verifying information, contacting providers, county and family members
• Identifies alternative funding and assists the individual using services in accessing other financial supports
• Provides information regarding available community resources and its natural supports
• Convenes Admission Team and coordinates development of Individual Service Plan
• Assists individuals, their families, and their guardians in maximizing their abilities for self-direction by empowering them to achieve…