RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Shares case management, treatment and rehabilitation duties with the team.
• Insures that staff is educated in and follow through with outreach safety protocol.
• 24/7 program on-call for staff consultation and crisis intervention.
• Trains staff in ACT core competency skills as identified by the NYS Office of Mental Health.
• Insures accurate communication and reporting to the Erie County Single Point of Entry and Assisted Outpatient Treatment Programs.
• Responsible for insuring cross-training on a multidisciplinary team.
• Provides personnel management including: administration of personnel and clinical policies.
• Evaluates each team member annually.
• Organizes chairs and facilitates ACT Morning Meetings.
• Determines the appropriateness of each referral and interfaces with all referral sources, as needed.
• Oversees the completeness and formatting of all clinical records, treatment planning processes, charts, and documentation protocols.
• Addresses the training needs of the team and promotes access to relevant trainings.
• Promotes the program to all potential referral sources in an ongoing effort to provide community awareness regarding ACT eligibility criteria and services.
• Oversees the general operation of the ACT team.
• Assumes and designates on-call responsibility for 24-hour coverage.
• Conducts staff recruitment.
• Fiscal management and budget oversight.
• Ensures maintenance of the program's physical environment.
• Develops and maintains program policies, forms, and procedures and revises these as necessary.
• Insures compliance with the NYS Office of Mental Health ACT Licensing protocols.
• Insures agency corporate compliance standards are maintained.

· Schedule and assigned duties are subject to change based on the needs of the program and the clients we serve.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of and ability to interpret AOT legislation as it pertains to service delivery.
• Skilled at team facilitation and in team dynamics.
• Collaboration skills with the ACT MDs.
• Coaching skills with team members.
• Skilled in evidence-based practices
• Good oral and writing skills
• Able to "think on one's feet."
• Able to make sound decisions independently.
• Able to lead effectively while fostering egalitarian principles within the team.
• Able to collaborate with family members, the community, other service providers, and the criminal justice and court systems.
• Self-initiative.
• Highly independent requiring minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership qualities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Possesses a Master's degree in a relevant professional discipline.

· Professional (QHP) certification/licensure that meets the NYS Office of Mental Health definition for professional staff. 

· Possesses three years' full time mental health experience, including one year in a senior clinician or supervisory role

AND

• A valid NYS drivers' license.
• Automobile in good working order.
• Must have Accredited NYS Defensive driving course; or obtain within 15 days of hire.
• Must maintain Active NYS Defensive Driving class every 3 years, upon expiration.
• If driving one's own vehicle, must maintain valid inspection and automobile insurance.
• Must provide proof of insurance upon hire and when requested.