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Multidisciplinary Forensic Team Team Leader

Mental Health Resource Center
$58,587 - $69,648 a year
Jacksonville, Florida
Full time
3 weeks ago
Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Benefits/Perks
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 403b
  • PTO
  • Paid Holidays
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • MHRC offers assistance with Clinical Supervision hours for Masters Level Registered Interns in full-time positions.
Company Overview
Mental Health Resource Center is a not-for-profit Florida corporation that provides a wide range of mental health and behavioral health care services to the community such as 24-hour emergency services, inpatient psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and adults as well as outpatient services such as medication management, case management, and counseling.

Job Summary
The Multidisciplinary Forensic Team (MFT) is a comprehensive approach to divert individuals with severe and persistent mental illness from involvement in the criminal justice system, as well as commitment to Forensic State Hospital Facilities and other residential forensic programs by providing community-based services and supports.

The Team Leader administers and directs the Multidisciplinary Forensic Team (MFT) program in accordance with the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Guidance document , which is adapted from the Florida for Assertive Community Treatment (FACT) model. The Team Leader would also ppromote recovery, empowerment, self-determination and decision-making for each MFT participant.

Responsibilities
Clinical
  • Assesses and screens individuals for the MFT program.
  • Works closely with the Forensic Department to develop a system for early notification of orders appointing experts and orders of commitment, so the team can be presented as a diversion option when appropriate.
  • Directs and coordinates the MFT admission process and the treatment, rehabilitation and support services of the program in coordination with the Psychiatrist/ARNP.
  • Assigns each Individual Treatment Team (ITT) and primary case manager.
  • Directs and coordinates the completion of the psychosocial assessment and oversees the development of the individual’s recovery plan.
  • Provides clinical supervision in the development of recovery plans.
  • Coordinates the team’s organizational meetings to ensure appropriate services are scheduled/provided and the participant’s identified needs are met.
  • Functions as a practicing clinician on the team and provides direct treatment, rehabilitation and support services to individuals served by the program.
  • Participates in providing 24-hour on-call coverage for the MFT program and provides clinical back up, crisis intervention, and consultation to staff after regular business hours.
  • Advises court evaluators, attorneys, and judges about the MFT program as a diversion alternative for individuals with appropriate felony charges or repeated arrests. Maintains a close working relationship with the judicial assistants in the circuit, the Office of the Public Defender, the Office of the State Attorney, and the Clerk of the Court’s Office.
  • Ensures progress is monitored for individuals referred to or enrolled in the MFT program while in jail and/or court ordered community-based programs.
  • Maintains a close working relationship with the mental health personnel at the local jail to coordinate services.
  • Ensures communication with mental health and substance abuse providers, LSFHS, and DCF as needed.
  • Coordinates the provision of Competency Restoration Services for MFT participants.
  • Attends court hearings as a back-up to the primary case manager, to accompany an MFT staff, or as a representative of the MFT program.
  • Oversees the development of and completion of conditional release reports.
  • Monitors and assesses for safety risks, trauma, abuse and neglect and uses appropriate reporting mechanisms.
Administrative
  • Compiles and submits monthly, quarterly, and other program reports as required or assigned.
  • Monitors the disbursement and tracking of MFT incidental dollars.
  • Monitors and evaluates program effectiveness, outcome attainment, and contractual requirements through the collection of data, review of records, and other quality improvement activities, and works with the Director to recommend corrective actions plans when problems are identified.
  • Ensures staff work hours are scheduled to for adequate coverage and on-call.
  • Monitors the delivery of psychiatric services.
  • Assists in developing and monitoring the MFT budget.
  • Develops, maintains and ensures compliance with program policies and procedures.
  • Supervises medical records management assuring records are in compliance with MHRC policies and procedures and with contractual and licensing requirements.
  • Ensures team attendance at all Court Hearings.
Staff Monitoring
  • Conducts regular program staff meetings, as well as individual staff supervision.
  • Reviews documentation to ensure timely and appropriate services to the individuals served, that meets State requirements and MHRC Medical Records Standards.
  • Facilitates peer reviews.
  • Identifies needs for staff training, makes recommendations for in-service trainings, provides documentation for all trainings for employee files, and makes recommendations for staff to attend educational sessions.
  • Provides and ensures staff are trained in and carry out evidenced-based best practices (e.g. motivational interviewing, trauma informed care, WRAP).
  • Facilitates recruitment, hiring, orientation, retention, evaluation and employee relations in coordination with the Director of FACT Programs and the Human Resource Department.
  • Ensures completion of orientation competency forms.
  • Completes time sheets and leave requests within the required time periods.
Qualifications
  • In order to be considered candidates must have a Master’s degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, or human services related field.
  • Three years of experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness (i.e. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder) is required.
  • One year of supervisory experience is required.
  • Valid Florida License as LMHC, LMFT, or LCSW required.
  • Each member of the MFT team must meet MHRC/RBHS vehicle driver requirements, including a valid Florida Driver's License, automobile insurance coverage equal to or exceeding 50,000/100,000/50,000 split limits, and no more than eight points on their license for any combination of violations.
  • The Team Leader Must exercise discretion and judgment by making sound decisions independently on a daily basis. This includes, but is not limited to, recognizing life threatening situations, safety risks, abuse, neglect, or other emergencies and responding appropriately.
  • Strong communication skills are essential and this individual must be able to interact appropriately with internal and external customers, including families, caregivers, community service providers, supervisory staff, and other department professionals.
  • Requires ability to travel to satellite facilities, community agencies, and other community based settings (i.e. hospitals, jails, etc.), and make home visits approximately 75% of the time. Homes and some community based settings may not be wheelchair accessible.
Renaissance Behavioral Health Systems and Mental Health Resource Center are Equal Opportunity Employers.
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