Supervisor, School Based Therapist team: Erwin District Schools

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITY:  

The School based therapy team Supervisor will manage the daily functions and staffing needs of the school based therapy team in the assigned school districts.   

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Leads a group of school based therapist in daily tasks and makes recommendations for changes to enhance efficiency and work flow.  

• Orients new school based therapists to policies, procedures, and processes   

• Leads school based therapists in team and individual meetings on a routine basis for clinical supervision and staffing of cases.  

• Manages their own caseload of school based therapy clients including individual, family and group therapy 

• Tracks staff productivity levels and motivates team to meet productivity, documentation and clinical expectations 

• Provides support for SBT staff in times of crisis to support clinical needs in the moment 

• Supports SBT staff with training and knowledge of personal and community resources 

• Ability to perform all functions of a school based therapist including individual, family and group therapy as well as coordination of care with school staff, families, and other stakeholders in the community.  

• Sets the standard of excellent customer service and collaboration between SBT and school staff  

• Communicates routinely with director of school based behavioral health operational success   

• Serves as liaison between school based therapists and director of school based behavioral health for purposes of developing appropriate processes to support patient care and productivity standards 

• Ensures on call schedule is up to date on the team portal and communicated to the team 

• Evaluates processes and make recommendations to maximize efficient patient care 

• Attains established standards of productivity. 

• Observes all rules of confidentiality relating to clinical information and treatment, both internally and when dealing with external agencies and/or individuals. 

• Responsible for understanding patient’s rights policy and procedures. 

• Participates in staff training and development. 

• Serves on designated committees within the organization. 

• Maintains professional standards at all times. Observes the guidelines established within MAHEC policy and procedures 

This role description is a general description of the essential job functions.  It is not intended to describe all the duties the SBT Team Supervisor may perform. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of and experience in providing school based behavioral health services 

• Ability to perform multiple tasks and prioritize based on level of clinical urgency 

• Effective written and verbal communication skills  

• Ability to work under pressure and meet multiple demands 

• Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills including attention to detail, planning, time management and organizational skills.  

• Access to a vehicle and valid NC driver’s license 

COMPETENCIES 

• Team Engagement – You create a climate in which others want to do their best and feel personally invested. You engage in shared decision‐making and invite input from team members. You convey trust in people’s competence to do their jobs and recognize great performance. You trust others by delegating responsibilities based on their strengths. You promote others to take initiative. 

• Collaboration – You have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. You consistently develop and sustain collaborative working relationships within MAHEC, including across functions and departments. You foster an inclusive culture of respect for individual and cultural differences.  

• Communication – You communicate clearly and convincingly and tailor your message to your specific audience. You speak and write clearly and concisely. You encourages others to express their views, even unpopular ones. You see it as your mission to keep people up to date with information. 

• Effective Time Management – You know how to evaluate and complete tasks in order of importance. You make the most of your time in order to achieve the highest-value outcomes. 

• Service Delivery – You place patients and colleagues at the center of your priorities.  You possess a high sense of urgency and ownership in solving problems.  You look for and identify opportunities to enhance the level of service you and your team provide to others. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

A team of 6-8 School based therapists 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:  

• Master degree in mental health, social work or related field with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. The ideal candidate would also have at least 1 yr of experience in supervision.  

Required Licenses.  

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) 

• Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)