What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Support Team Lead position at The Aya Center?
Location: Durham, NC
We are seeking a full-time Community Support Team Lead to provide the following services:
The therapist will conduct assessments and provide community-based therapy and case management to adults. May conduct initial assessments for clients with serious and persistent mental health issues and connect them with a higher level of care.
The person in this position will provide assistance and support to mental health consumers in crisis situations; service coordination activities, with or on behalf of a client; psycho-educational and support activities for clients and their families and/or natural supports as appropriate; rehabilitative and independent living skills; and symptom monitoring and management skills. Duties also include the assessment and reassessment of the client’s need for services; informing the client about benefits, community resources, and services; assisting the client in accessing benefits and services; arranging for the client to receive benefits and services; and monitoring the provision of services. This is an off-site job and its purpose is to provide these services in the community to enhance the consumer’s ability to function and achieve their goals.
Education
Preferred
- Masters or better
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- LCSWA
- LCSW
- LCMHCA
- LCMHC