I-cort supervisor/ therapist

Essential Duties

Provide services to persons with severe and persistent mental illness who qualify for services under the Intensive Community Outreach and Recovery Team (I-CORT) program and serves as a member of the I-CORT multidisciplinary team. Assess, plan, develop, coordinate and provide treatment for individuals enrolled in the I-CORT program. Provide therapy and case management activities for individuals enrolled in the I-CORT program, including coordinating and monitoring the activities of the multidisciplinary treatment team. Assign primary point of contact/service coordinator for each person enrolled in the I-CORT program.

Conduct comprehensive assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors), mental status, and co-occurring issues. Ensure multi-disciplinary team provides peer support services, therapy, medication administration/monitoring, general health care monitoring/treatment, supportive counseling, social/hygiene skills training, recovery/resiliency support, symptom management, budgeting skills, and leisure time activities. Provide support to individuals, both on a planned and as-needed basis, to help them accomplish their personal goals, to cope with the stressors of day-to-day living, and to reach goals as identified on the ISP and Recovery Support Plan.

Provide services in the individual’s natural/community setting 75%-85% of the time. Collaborate with Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Intensive Community Support Specialists (ICSS) to identify individuals that may be appropriate for services under the I-CORT program. Facilitate daily organizational meetings to review service contacts within the past 24 hours, develop action plan for the current day, and revise plans of care as needed. Participate in agency MAP team and staffings when indicated. Maintain client confidentiality at all times. Document appropriate activities in case note format within specified timelines. Maintain case record documentation that is adequate, appropriate, complete, and timely. Complete and submit service logs/documentation per agency policy.

Develop the Individual Service Plan and Crisis Support Plan with input from the multi-disciplinary team. In conjunction with the County Supervisor, participate in the hiring, training, and evaluation of competent program staff. Maintain an on-call schedule between team members to ensure availability to respond to needs of I-CORT participants after hours. Provide clinical direction, supervision, and training for all program staff. Review and approve time sheets for staff under direct supervision. Maintain monthly evaluations of probationary staff under direct supervision. Participate in the annual evaluation process of staff under direct supervision. Identify and collaborate with the HR department for the clinical training needs of staff. Monitor, track, and ensure identified goals as outlined in the grant are met. Submit reports as required and in accordance with established timeframes. Ensure that team members provide services to each individual as often as necessary, but no less than two times/week. Respond to consumers’ needs in an appropriate and timely manner. Demonstrate appropriate interactions with coworkers that promote a pleasant work environment. Seek professional certification and/or licensure and clinical training opportunities. Complete additional job duties as assigned by supervisor. Participate in interagency collaboration for the provision of services.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

Must be available 24/7, as assigned under a rotating shift schedule, to respond to needs of individuals enrolled in the I-CORT program. Excellent time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Completion of annual training in compliance with DMH standards. Working knowledge of the DSM. Satisfactory completion of CPR prior to reporting to the work site. Satisfactory completion of CPI within 30 days of employment.

Experience & Education

Master’s degree in behavioral science. Clinical licensure or DMH Certification 2 years relevant experience Valid driver’s license and current auto liability insurance. Ability to transport clients in private vehicle when necessary.

Preferred

Previous experience as a therapist in a community-based setting strongly preferred. Previous supervisory experience preferred. Previous experience working with co-occurring disorders.

Miscellaneous Information

How to Apply *You may also pick up an application at Human Resources (2915 Canty Street, Pascagoula, MS 39567)