Direct Care-Team Lead (QMHP)

Gateway Homes Inc. • Full-time • Alexandria, VA, US • $20 - $25 / hour • 2m ago

This position is responsible for the management of the daily operations for our new intensive program in Alexandria VA . This is a full-time, with Benefits position, reporting to the Program Director.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintains standards of clinical care and compliance with all regulations applicable to the Program including licensing and human rights standards,
Provides oversight of the day-to-day operations,
Psychiatric and medical needs are identified and appropriate follow-up care is arranged,
Case management needs are addressed,
Supervision of the team functions effectively to meet the need of the individuals served,
Interfacing with other professionals and family members,
Making staff assignments and schedules,
Completes or assigns qualified staff to complete initial Individual Service Plan (ISP) and Quarterly ISP reviews,
Other written documentation including but not limited to shift reports, daily progress notes, serious incident reports, mental health support notes, and family and professional contacts,
Provides mental health support, and involves residents in community activities as specified in the individual services plan,
Keeps current with all mandatory training requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities:

Knowledge of the concepts of evidenced based practices and related physical conditions and multiple treatment modalities for persons with serious mental illness;
Knowledge of the Principles of Recovery;
Knowledge of first-aid, behavioral management, personal and environmental hygiene;
Ability to complete documentation in a thorough and timely manner;
Ability to provide supportive counseling and rehabilitation services in a residential setting;
Ability to implement mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of Gateway Homes;
Ability to engage, lead, and supervise staff in the design and implementation of rehabilitative activities, supportive counseling services, and 24 hour residential care;
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and other employees.
Ability to collaborate professionally with other agencies.

Required Experience or professional qualifications:

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, human services or psychology. Masters degree preferred.
Applicant must meet the criteria as a Qualified Mental Health Provider and be certified to administer medications in accordance with the requirements of §54.1-3408 et seq. of the Code of Virginia, as amended.
Must have 1 year of experience working with serious mental illness in adults.
Must have supervisory experience.
Must be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for at least 8 hours. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.

See Gateway Homes Inc Website to learning more about our mission: https://gatewayhomes.org/employment-opportunities/

Gateway Homes, Inc. strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against, or harassment of, employees, applicants, clients, or any other covered persons because of age, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, language, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, sex (sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and pregnancy), protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits: