Job: Child and Family Team Lead - Bilingual Preferred

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:
The Child & Family Team Leader is responsible for supervising the clinical services provided by the Child & Family Team. Position provides direct counseling services to clients, and facilitates groups as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Participates in the selection process for new staff, provides supervision and evaluation of staff members, and facilitates coaching and supervision sessions.
• Assists in staff training and development programs, in addition to participating in orientation for new employees.
• Reviews clinical record keeping activities of staff, ensures records are accurate and processed timely.
• Receives client cases, conducts assessments and evaluates treatment needs.
• Provides direct care and treatment services based on client needs, such as Individual Therapy or Group Therapy.
• Conducts internal audits, and ensures policies/procedures are properly followed.
• Assists in the assignment of clients to appropriate staff and treatment programs.
• Maintains clinical records in accordance with agency licensing regulations.
• Prepares required reports for management, such as CPS referrals, Performance Audits and Critical Incident Reports.
• Prepares necessary materials to work with special projects as assigned.
• Utilizes the consultation and collaborative team processes in providing coordination of care for clients, and to improve operational processes in the agency.
• Acts as a representative for referral sources, community resources, and other organizations/ agencies as needed.
• Manages all services within the program areas assigned in accordance with State licensing regulations, AzCA policies and procedures, certification standards, contractual agreements and any other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Regularly monitors progress of program to assure they are meeting expected standards of quality and quantity, agency policies and procedures, contractual agreements, certification requirements and any other regulatory requirements.
• Assures accurate record keeping in accordance with regulatory, contractual and agency requirements.
• Adheres to ethical code of social work/ standards in the provision of services.
• Performs other duties as assigned, which are consistent with the general responsibilities of the position.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
 Demonstrates the knowledge and application of human development and family life cycle in children and families.
 Competency in administrative, management and supervisory tasks.
 Knowledge of Arizona Vision and Principles for children’s behavioral health.
 Knowledge of Managed Care Systems and Provider Networks.
 Knowledge of community resources.
 Must be organized and able to work in a diverse, multi-cultural environment.
 Must be able to participate as a team member, utilize supervision and able to accept peer support in the treatment planning process.
 Effective written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
 Must be organized with the ability to take direction, prioritize tasks, multi-task, and work independently.
 Must have ability to maintain confidentiality, and exhibit mature judgment and emotional stability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
 Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).
 Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field of study from an accredited college or university.
 Minimum 3 years experience working in the behavioral health field with clinical services.
 Possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be insurable under the agency’s automobile policy.
 Must be computer literate with knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel).
 Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients’ homes and/or other relevant organizations/agencies.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance.
 Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.

Mental Requirements
• Ability to effectively communicate in the English language.
• Ability to interact well with various levels of staff, consumers, and with guests of AzCA.
• Ability to read, comprehend and interpret complex information.

Physical Requirements
• Office environment with frequent sitting, standing, writing and computer usage.
• Must be able to climb stairs, with frequent standing and moving throughout facility or in the alternative, perform these physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Frequent to moderate physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.).
• Moderate reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling or crouching.