Community Integration Home Team Lead- Stone Mountain

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is the state agency that focuses solely on policies, programs, and services for people with mental health challenges, substance use disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, or any combination of these. As Georgia’s public safety net, DBHDD operates six field offices and five hospitals throughout the state within three program areas: behavioral health, developmental disabilities and hospital services.

The main office for DBHDD is located in downtown Atlanta.

Job Description

Job Title:  Community Integration Home- Team Lead

Pay Grade: L

Job Summary:

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Team Leader - Community Integration Home (CIH) in Savannah, GA. This role is critical in overseeing the operations of Community Integration Homes, which provide 24/7 residential care for adults with mental health challenges who are under the jurisdiction of the courts. The Team Leader will be responsible for supervising CIH employees, including House Leads, Client Support Workers, and Behavior Health Counselors, ensuring that all staff provide high-quality direct care to residents. This position requires strong leadership skills, as the Team Leader will guide and instruct staff in their work assignments and oversee scheduling and timekeeping. In addition to staff supervision, the Team Leader will coordinate with hospital and community forensic directors to ensure that residents receive necessary outpatient and inpatient mental health services. The role involves identifying barriers to residents' progress through interviews and audits of resident records, ensuring that all regulatory standards and DBHDD policies are followed. The Team Leader will also be responsible for the collection and timely submission of data, reports, and other pertinent information, as well as conducting monthly safety inspections and ensuring a clean living environment for residents. This is an administrative position with standard work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the Team Leader will be on-call for emergencies. Minimal local travel is required, making this a stable role within the community-focused environment of the DBHDD.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CIH employees including House Leads, Client Support Workers, and Behavior Health Counselors.
• Guide and instruct staff in their work assignments to ensure quality care for residents.
• Oversee scheduling and timekeeping for all staff members.
• Coordinate with hospital and community forensic directors to ensure residents receive necessary mental health services.
• Identify barriers to residents' progress through interviews and audits of resident records.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and DBHDD policies and procedures.
• Collect and submit data, reports, and other pertinent information in a timely manner.
• Conduct monthly safety inspections and ensure a clean living environment for residents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a social science field (Psychology, Counseling, Social Work) and active Georgia license to practice (i.e. LCSW, LPC, LMFT).
• Experience performing work related to area of assignment, with at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Knowledge of providing residential and treatment services to the mentally ill and forensic populations.

• Exemplary managerial and clinical skills to supervise staff and residents effectively.
• Solid interpersonal skills for communication with various parties including court personnel and clinicians.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures related to residential care.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary & benefits, GA Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is part of a statewide initiative called Total Rewards that seeks to attract and retain employees by supplementing their base pay and benefits with programs designed to improve the quality of their work environment and lead to greater job satisfaction and work/life balance. Eligible employees are offered generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. For more information, visit https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/benefits

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

DBHDD is an Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of DBHDD to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.  

When applying for this position, you will be asked if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position as stated below and may possibly be presented with additional questions to assess preferred qualifications. Preference will be given to applicants who meet one or more of the preferred qualifications and have demonstrated relevant experience clearly indicated in their work history.