Social Work Supervisor

Vital Tech Solutions

Social Work Supervisor

Southgate, MI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Social Work Supervisor 

    Location: Southgate, MI

    • Must be State licensed (Michigan)
    • Must have and retain a valid LMSW, LLP, or LPC in Psychology with the State of Michigan.


    The Social Work Supervisor will be responsible for overseeing the delivery of urgent behavioral health services for adults and children through Behavioral Health Urgent Care. The Behavioral Health Urgent Care Supervisor will oversee the delivery of triage, assessment, coordination of care, referral and support services to adults and children who have demonstrated the need for behavioral health urgent care.

    The hours for this opportunity area: Monday through Thursday 4:00pm to 12am, Friday 4:00pm to 10:00pm and Saturday 8:30am am to 2 pm. Flexible scheduling is available.


    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    • Recruit, orient and train urgent care team members;
    • Provide and document clinical and administrative supervision;
    • Lead and document team meetings, case consultations and debriefings with urgent care team members;
    • Provide regular and consistent feedback and coaching as needed;
    • Conduct competency reviews and performance evaluations;
    • Complete monthly clinical record reviews;
    • Practice, model and demonstrate effective strategies of client engagement and reengagement;
    • Work with team members to facilitate a thorough and effective screening and assessment process, transitional care and discharge planning;
    • Work closely with the other health programs to facilitate client engagement in clinically appropriate aftercare services following urgent care services and intervention;
    • Facilitate structured debriefing sessions with urgent care team members, local police departments and other first responders per formal agreements with each referring department;
    • Work with designated urgent care team members to provide short-term mental health support services to local police officers and other first responders per formal agreements with each referring department;
    • Ensure that services are delivered in-person in the office, the community or via telehealth as clinically indicated and consistent with established safety guidelines:
    • Work with team members to improve the quality and timeliness of documentation;
    • Help team members learn to effectively navigate the electronic health record and authorization requirements;
    • Maintain and schedules to ensure adequate coverage, responsive and consistent service delivery;
    • Maintain positive working relationships with staff and leadership at partner agencies, including MDHHS, DWIHN, Wayne County Probate Court, local law enforcement, fire and emergency medical personnel, state and community hospitals, local school districts, other providers and community organizations;
    • Collaborate with team members and community partners to improve access to services as needed;
    • Maintain statistical records necessary for program evaluation;
    • Submit program reports required by the agency and funding sources;
    • Respond to complaints from clients, guardians and/or family members, and advocate for the rights of participants and their families;
    • Make referrals to Recipient Rights, Adult and Child Protective Services as required;
    • Participate in ABH and CBH leadership meetings, supervision and consultation sessions;
    • Act as a liaison, and participate in committees and work groups as assigned;
    • Work collaboratively with the ABH and CBH Program Managers, Directors and Finance to ensure funding requirements and budgetary guidelines are met;


    QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

    • Candidates must possess a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Counseling with a LMSW, LLP or LPC licensure from the State of Michigan.
    • Experience working in a community mental health setting and knowledge of community resources. - Required.
    • 3+ years of experience treating children and adults with mental health, one year (1) treating or working with individuals with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. - Required.
    • Candidates for this position must demonstrate excellent clinical assessment, triage and crisis intervention skills, and the ability to handle crisis situations in a calm and professional manner.
    • Candidates must be eligible for a Qualified Mental Health Professional, Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional, and a Qualified Child Mental Health professional credential at the time of hire.
    • A Substance Abuse Treatment Specialist credential must be obtained within 120 days of hire.
    • Candidates must possess a CAADC credential, or be on an active, approved registered MCBAP certification Development Plan within six weeks of hire. The Development Plan application must be submitted to MCBAP with or without the required trainings within 30 days of hire. Documentation of required trainings may be submitted with the Development Plan Application or within 90 days of hire.


    Vital Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits promotions, training, termination or any other condition of employment or career development.

    All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected status.