Clinical Team Mgr., LICSW, McLean Naukeag

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Job Summary

McLean Hospital is a comprehensive psychiatric hospital committed to providing easy access to superior quality, cost effective mental health services in the Boston area, Massachusetts and beyond. Since 1811, McLean Hospital has been a world leader in the treatment of mental illness and chemical dependency, research into the cause of mental illness and the training of generations of mental health care providers. McLean's multidisciplinary programs treat a broad range of psychiatric illnesses across the full continuum of care.

The Clinical Team Manager, LICSW position will primarily focus on admissions for the Naukeag and LEADER programs at McLean (Belmont). McLean Naukeag is a 2-week residential treatment program in the Division of Alcohol, Drugs, and Addiction. The LEADER (Law Enforcement, Active Duty, Emergency Responder) program at McLean Hospital provides specialized mental health and addiction services designed specifically for men and women in uniform.

The LICSW functions as a member of the patient team in collaboration with psychiatry, nursing, and additional team members. The Clinical Team Manager position requires flexibility, excellent interpersonal skills both with internal and external customers, the ability to function independently and to provide clinical supervision to other staff. Clinical Team Manager positions may also require being on call to the program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE CLINICAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provide assessment and formulation of the patient needs to determine appropriateness for admission to the program(s). Weight 30%
2. Provide clinical services to patients as appropriate, according to the age and acuity of the patient. Provide clinical services to family members, as indicated. Provide both individual and group-based treatment modalities. Coordinate the delivery of services by the patient's multidisciplinary treatment team, including those who are external to the McLean program. Weight 10%
3. Act as primary liaison with family and significant others, referrers and community agencies and professionals to develop a timely and comprehensive discharge plan that includes access to services for patients and, where appropriate, family members. Weight 20%

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS
4. Collaborate with the hospital-based Utilization Management department and external managed care reviewers to manage the patient's care in a manner that is both clinically and fiscally sound. Weight 10%
5. Ensure the timely completion of all documentation and other required paperwork needed to facilitate patient care and billing (e.g., treatment plans, attachment notes, progress notes, signed releases, detach summaries, encounter forms, etc.). Weight 20%

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
6. Demonstrate a commitment to his/her professional growth and competency in order to enhance patient care and job performance. Weight 5%
7. Contribute to the efficient operation of the program, the hospital and, where appropriate, his/her clinical department through team work, cooperation and participation in problem solving activities. Weight 5%

 

Qualifications

Education: Social Work: MSW License: LICSW in the state of MA (or equivalent independent licensure in Social Work in the state in which services are being provided. LCSW will be considered depending on prior experience. Skills: - Broad range of clinical skills including psychiatric assessment, capacity to formulate a case and develop a therapeutic alliance, and plan treatment and aftercare. - Crisis stabilization. - Family support and intervention. - Clinical privileges or eligibility for privileges in his/her discipline in individual, family and couples' treatment. - Familiarity with the discharge planning process as well as community resources, public service delivery systems - and consumer entitlement programs. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Ability to work collaboratively within a rapidly changing system of care. - Familiarity with computerized clinical databases. - Capacity to function independently in clinical decision-making. Experience. • A minimum of two years post degree experience or equivalent in an inpatient, partial, or outpatient setting. • Experience in providing a range of clinical services including ass