Team Director Adult Services

Assumes overall responsibility for program planning development and implementation of an assigned team of professions providing direct services to individuals served by the Agency.

Assumes direct responsibility for the supervision of assigned Agency staff including recommendations for hiring dismissing disciplining training and compensation.  Completes performance evaluations for assigned staff in a thorough and timely manner.

Assures appropriate individual service needs assessment planning implementation and documentation. Monitors and assures that Person Centered Plans of Service reflect the provision of appropriate/necessary services and are completed in a quality and timely manner according to standards set by Wayne Center and its governing bodies.

Coordinates with team members the establishment and maintenance of service linkages cross system integration and operational efficiencies. 

Assures the acquisition or provision of supportive service for persons served.  Encourages the use of natural supports and generic community resources where available and appropriate recognizing that Medicaid is the payer of last resort.

Assures the monitoring documenting evaluation and reporting of progress of each individual served within the unit.

Establishes and reinforces expectations regarding timeliness and content/quality of reports and other job responsibilities of unit staff. Develops and maintains monitoring/tracking/quality

review system to ensure completion of services in a manner that meets requirements/expectations.

Meets with staff periodically on an individual and group/unit basis to discuss work/agency business monitor performance and progress provide information/training identify gaps in service delivery etc.

Monitors compliance with departmental and agency policies and procedures ancillary contract Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network (DWIHN) guidelines and other standards guidelines rules laws and regulations.

Participates in the inter-unit/team coordination of the Agencys overall program. Participates on internal and external committees at the request of supervisor/management. 

Participates in the preliminary planning and ongoing management of Agency contractual homes individual served placement decisions record maintenance and appropriate recipient rights functions.  Serves as a member of the Agency Placement Review Committee.

Participates in the provision of Agency training programs. Recommends and monitors staff training needs and ensures that at least 24 hour annual training requirement is met.

Prepares necessary information and statistical reports as required.

Provides instruction and assistance with level of care authorizations for persons served. Serves as liaison between unit staff and DWIHN staff.

Participates in the provision of administrative coverage during non-business hours.

Assumes indirect responsibility for the financial planning/development of the team in conjunction with other management personnel.

Promotes the growth safety well-being autonomy of consumers as well as the philosophy of person centered planning and self determination as it relates to consumers.

Ensures that each persons services as outlined in the PCPOS are entered into the MH-WIN system LEXICON or other computer-based/electronic record keeping system as required and maintains the service authorizations in accordance with DWIHN guidelines throughout the duration of each PCPOS.

Qualifications :

1. A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work Sociology Psychology or Counseling

2.  

   Five years of experience in one of the fields named above including a minimum of three years of experience as a human service professional. 

    

   Current certification and/or licensure as a LLMSW/LMSW LLBSW/LBSW LLPC/LPC or an LLP/LP to practice in the State of Michigan.

    

   Three years of staff supervision preferred.

    

   Knowledge of mental health social services and public health service systems.

    

   Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP) with specialized training and experience in treating or working with a person who has intellectual disability preferred.

    

   Every year at the time of their licensing and/or credential renewal evidence five hours of QIDP five hours of Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) 

    

   Experience with the team approach.

    

    

   Demonstration of strong management verbal and written communication skills.

    

Additional Information :

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

Yes

Employment Type :

Full-time