Team Lead SACOT/IOP (LCAS)

The Supervisor/Team Leader is responsible for the supervision and management of team operations and staffing for SACOT/SAIOP/MOUD treatment services. The Supervisor/Team Leader ensures that services are provided to the members served to meet the clinical needs of each recipient through direct and indirect interventions in accordance with DHHS Clinical Coverage Policy 8A. The Supervisor/Team Lead oversees and assures the program integrity of SACOT/SAIOP/MOUD services as outlined below. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• The team leader (clinical supervisor) must provide individual therapy and group for recipients served by the team.
• Behavioral interventions such as modeling, behavior modification, and behavior rehearsal.
• Designates the appropriate team staff so that specialized clinical expertise is applied as clinically indicated for each recipient.
• Implementation and monitoring of ASAM levels of care, Matrix Model, Illness Management and Recovery, MOUD, Dimensions of Wellness and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Provides, coordinates, and oversees initial assessment and ongoing assessment of the recipient’s clinical needs.
• Develops and implements individualized supervision plans for team members.
• Provides clinical supervision of all members of the team for the provision of this service.
• Determines team caseload by the level of acuity and the needs of the individual served.
• Facilitates weekly team meetings.
• Monitors and evaluates the services, interventions, and activities provided by the team.
• Provide clinical expertise and guidance to the members in the team’s interventions with the recipient.
• Development of relapse prevention and disease management strategies to support recovery.
• Psychoeducation for the recipient, families, caregivers, and/or other individuals involved with the recipient about the recipient’s diagnosis, symptoms, and treatment.
• Performs Intensive Case Management functions of linking and arranging for services and referrals.
• Participates in the initial PCP and revision of the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) as needed.
• Ensure and monitor the implementation of the PCP.
• Spends time at the location where services are being performed as specified in the service definition for that service.
• Participates in a first responder on-call system available to consumers and/or his/her natural support network on a 24/7/365 basis; coordinates “first response” resources according to consumer needs and the PCP.

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in human services-related field required. 
• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of documented supervisory experience working with the population served with MH/SA diagnosis. OR
• Three years of clinical experience with Substance Use Disorder Treatment, 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Requires flexibility in scheduling and availability to adequately meet the service needs of the consumer/family and other team members. 
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel locally.
• Must meet 10A NCAC 27G.0104

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• LCAS or CCS
• Valid NC driver’s license including personal vehicle insurance coverage.
• Current license must be maintained.
• NCI within 30 days of hire
• Trauma Informed Training

 Supervisory Responsibilities: 

This position supervises the SACOT/IOP clinical team members.