Supervisor, Senior Life Solutions

Overview

In conjunction with the AVP, supervises and coordinates the JMH Senior Life Solutions program (SLS). Assists inplanning, organizing, and directing the management and clinical functions of SLS including personnel, delivery ofservices, quality monitoring/improvement processes, and compliance with accreditation and regulatoryrequirements.

 

Provides clinical and supervisory leadership, including (but not limited to) employee staffing andwork assignments, employee satisfaction, hiring and direct supervision of personnel (in collaboration with Manager), orientation and/or training of all employees. Conducts staff meetings, implements policies andprocedures, and ensures patient satisfaction. Provides patient care and participates in discharge planning.

Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Mental Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related field required.

 

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• Must have and maintain valid State of Illinois licensure as a LCPC, LCSW or LMFT.
• Must have and maintain valid State of Illinois Driver’s License, availability of own transportation, and proof of auto liability insurance

Experience:

 

• Three years relevant clinical experience required with performance at an exemplary level required.
• Two years of supervisory or progressive leadership experience preferred.
• Two years previous experience with SMI/SED population preferred. Verifiable history of providing quality care to clients as indicated by references or demonstrated by internal work history.
• Demonstrated track record of motivation, creativity, problem-solving and commitment to strengtheningthe profession and continuum of care

Responsibilities

• Plans and assists with implementing staffing plans to provide high quality patient care and services.
• Works collaboratively and cooperatively with Medical Director.
• Direct Clinical Services
• Develop initial comprehensive assessment data including clients presenting problems, mental status, relevant psychiatric, medical and developmental histories to make decisions regarding diagnosis (per DSM-V), treatment objectives and ongoing treatment plans and/or to provide information and make appropriate referrals to other treatment resources in the community.
•  Provide 19 hours of billable services per week to clients.
• Implement crisis or pre-crisis intervention procedures with potentially suicidal, homicidal, or severely disabled clients. Where appropriate referrals will be made to consulting psychiatrists or inpatient psychiatric facilities to prevent further destabilization.
•  Interview collateral contacts, previous and current treatment professionals, and significant others, to further establish a database for assessment and ongoing treatment plan as needed.
• Clarify priority problems, goals for change, and session limits according to agency policy to assist clients in developing appropriate expectations for treatment in relationship to the agency. Use a variety of psychotherapeutic treatment approaches and interventions to change targeted behaviors and stabilize adaptive behaviors with individuals, couples and families.
• Manage the termination process and discharge planning to enhance clients’ abilities to retain treatment changes and/or use other available support services. g. May organize, plan, and participate in therapy groups for clients and/or their families, as assigned.

 

• Client Information System
• Establish appropriate professional files, including comprehensive assessments, progress notes, treatment objectives and plans, previous treatment records, clients' consent to current treatment and for exchange of information.
• Complete required administrative forms. Collect necessary information for billing and fee collection for both community mental health and private pay clients.
• Provide necessary client information to other agencies or health care providers to coordinate services to identified clients.
• May prepare necessary documents/reports for DCFS as needed.
• Training Activities/Professional Growth
  • Supervisor and employee mutually identify professional goals that will enhance job related skills. b. Participate in ongoing agency meetings, committees, and special projects to enhance professional expertise.
  • Complete mandatory education requirements by specified deadlines.
  • Participate in required staff meetings and in-services to keep abreast of agency policy and administrative procedures, meet requirements for continuing education, and upgrade professional knowled