Thresholds

The Transition Team provides client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to Class Members with mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse disorders and physical health concerns, utilizing a harm reduction approach.. Assist with building positive rapport and demonstrating effective communication with facility staff, Managed Care Organizations, subsidy providers, UIC-College of Nursing, and Illinois Department of Human Services to support comprehensive, quality care.. Must, at a minimum, meet Office of Mental Health Rule 132 credential requirements for a Mental Health Professional (MHP) including a Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field.. Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC). Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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The Team Leader, CCMTP is a part of the management structure of the Thresholds Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program as a part of the Illinois Williams and Colbert Consent Decrees. The CCMTP Team.Leader reports to the CCMTP Program Director and is responsible for the direct supervision of the Transition Team in order to ensure quality service delivery to members, functioning as the senior clinician or "player coach" of the team. The CCMTP Transition Team works with Williams and Colbert Class Members to support safe transitions from institutional settings, such as nursing facilities and Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRFs), to living in the community in less restrictive environments with Thresholds support services in place. The Transition Team collaborates with the CCMTP interdisciplinary team to identify strategies to support Class Members in identifying personal goals to live in a more independent setting in the community. The Transition Team provides strong advocacy for Class Members and support linkage to needed community services and housing resources. The Transition Team provides client-centered, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services to Class Members with mental illness, co-occurring substance abuse disorders and physical health concerns, utilizing a harm reduction approach. In addition to these tasks of the CCMTP Transition Team, the Team Leader trains and supervises the Transition Coordinators on the Transition Team.The Transition Team Leader guides the Transition Team in the processes of all transition and recovery related supports and services while upholding Thresholds and CCMTP best practices.The Team Leader provides supervision and oversight to staff to ensure class members achieve a safe, successful transition and are appropriately linked to Thresholds and other community-based supports and services upon their transition into the community.The Team Leader works in close collaboration with the Program Director and Senior Director to oversee transition-related CCMTP processes and reporting to IDHS. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Responsible for the supervision, productivity and coaching of the Transition Team, which includes Transition Coordinators and specialty support roles such as Housing Locators and/or SOAR Specialist.</li><li>Ensures that the Transition Team function optimally in order to meet expectations of the Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program.</li><li>Actively leads and oversees the activities of Transition Team members providing community support, transition linkage, case management and other services and support provided by the treatment team.</li><li>Assist in all areas of the Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program, specifically in areas that include community integration, skill building, transition preparedness, and overall recovery support</li><li>Helps to establish and implement best practice protocols in the CCMTP.</li><li>Develops and updates needed templates/forms in collaboration with CCMTP Program Director.</li><li>Identifies areas for improvement and in collaboration with the Program Director and Senior Director and develops actions plans within the team and program.</li><li>Makes recommendations regarding additional training needed for staff. Provides direct hands-on training.</li><li>Attends leadership meetings, trainings and works with the Program Director to enhance leadership skills to best support and guide the team.</li><li>Provide individual and group supervision to team members to problem solve, train, monitor, and guide their clinical case management and service delivery responsibilities</li><li>Facilitate team meetings to ensure quality service delivery to class member and to identify team strengths or areas of needed improvement.</li><li>Creates and manages the weekly staffing schedule in order to support workflow of transition work within the CCMTP. Assist the team with coordinating schedules to ensure all class member that need to be seen and services needed are covered.</li><li>Support staff with time management to ensure scheduling and priorities appropriately match class member and transition needs while meeting documentation and productivity requirements.</li><li>Uphold standards and guidelines of the Comprehensive Class Member Transition Program by ensuring employees follow through with submission of required documents and services</li><li>Ensures all Thresholds procedures regarding the handling of members' transition funds are followed and that both the members and Thresholds administration are assured that all safeguards, reports and accounting meet the highest standards.</li><li>Complete Illinois Medicaid Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IM+CANS) training and certification within 90 days of hire and complete needed annual re-certifications to maintain valid certification. Ensure transition team staff IM CANS and other certifications are up to date.</li><li>Complete accurate and detailed mental health assessments/other documentation based on timelines (i.e. IM CANS, Level of Care Utilization System or LOCUS) as required. Review and sign off on IM CANS and other assessments as needed.</li><li>Participates in the development of the Class Member Comprehensive Service Plan in collaboration with the Quality Assurance & Care Coordination Team.</li><li>Maintains the quality, validity and confidentiality of personal health information and individual case records according to HIPAA, privacy practices and Thresholds standards.</li><li>Meets required productivity targets and completes all documentation within assigned time frames.</li><li>Provides accurate and timely information to their supervisor(s) on all class member and transition related topics.</li><li>Assist with building positive rapport and demonstrating effective communication with facility staff, Managed Care Organizations, subsidy providers, UIC-College of Nursing, and Illinois Department of Human Services to support comprehensive, quality care.</li><li>Assess team's morale and continue to work towards keeping employee and team culture positive.</li><li>Meets required productivity targets and completes all documentation within assigned time frames. Monitors and coaches staff on meeting productivity measures.</li><li>Conducts annual evaluations in a timely manner for all team staff. Develops specific goals and objectives, and provides the method and opportunity for each team staff to succeed in their professional development.</li><li>Assist with onboarding new employees and other administrative processes, which include performance reviews, disciplinary actions, interviewing, and hiring decisions. Participates in the hiring sequence of the agency, and make recommendations on the hiring or termination of team staff. Perform other related duties and/or projects as assigned</li></ul> MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES <ul><li>Participates in the implementation of Thresholds emergency plans related to extreme weather or other emergency condition.</li><li>Provides back up to all transition related services and activities being conducted by the Transition Team.</li></ul> EDUCATION <ul><li>Must, at a minimum, meet Office of Mental Health Rule 132 credential requirements for a Mental Health Professional (MHP) including a Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology or closely related field.</li><li>Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology preferred.</li></ul> EXPERIENCE <ul><li>Two (2) to Five (5) years clinical experience preferred.</li><li>Leadership experience preferred.</li><li>Computer proficiency, including the ability to use email, navigate and enter notes into electronic medical records and working knowledge of pertinent software.</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of group dynamics required.</li></ul> SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS <ul><li>LSW, LPC preferred</li><li>Current and valid Driver's License required.</li><li>Daily access to a personal vehicle is required for the program.</li><li>Must obtain and maintain $100,000/$300,000/$100,000 liability insurance coverage. Subject to validation every 6 months. Must be 23 years of age and must meet all insurance carrier's requirements. Subject to annual Department of Motor Vehicles license verification.</li></ul> COMPETENCIES Cultural Awareness and Respect, Interpersonal skills, People Management, Teamwork/Collaboration, Adaptability, Critical thinking, Problem solving, Decision-making skills, Written and Verbal communication skills, Professionalism What sets Thresholds apart: <ul><li>Competitive pay - Base Rate: $62,100 - $69,400 annually <ul><li>Subject to increase based on education and experience</li></ul></li><li>Generous PTO (9 federal holidays, 8 days of sick leave, 15-22 days personal and vacation)</li><li>Dental insurance, vision insurance, 4 medical insurance plans</li><li>403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match </li><li>Robust employee assistance program (EAP)</li><li>Mileage reimbursement </li><li>Public service loan forgiveness </li><li>Cell phone reimbursement (up to $50/month)</li><li>Supervision for clinical licensure at no cost (LSW, LCSW, LPC, LCPC)</li><li>Reimbursement for professional licensure and license renewal</li></ul> Thresholds is a mission-driven agency with a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster an environment where all feel valued and respected, a place where every employee can be themselves, thrive, and support the agency's mission. Click here to learn more. One of the oldest and largest community mental health organizations in Illinois, we pride ourselves in being a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace and one of Chicago's 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For, several years in a row. #LI-AM1 Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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