What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Team Lead - Forensic Court Clinical Interview position at The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD?
Brief Description
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Clinical Team Lead to join the FCCI team. Under the general direction of the FCCIU Program Manager or Mental Health Administrator, the Clinical Team Leader performs administrative duties involving day to day operations of the FCCI Unit, which includes the following: 16.22 Daily Reports, Supervising and Staffing with Licensed Staff, and Coordinating with Court staff to ensure adequate staffing. In addition, the FCCIU Clinical Team Leader serves as the backup contact for all Magistrate Order services from the Harris County Criminal/District Courts. This position will assist with facilitating communication, coordination and linkage amongst the FCCIU staff, Harris Center Clinics, and Court Staff. Other duties include training and supervision of the work performance of designated clinical staff. May provide clinical services to consumers at assigned work site. This position may require flexible hours, on-call duty and coverage in the absence of the FCCIU Program Manager.
Your Role In Action
What qualifications will you need:
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD (“The HARRIS CENTER”) is looking for a Clinical Team Lead to join the FCCI team. Under the general direction of the FCCIU Program Manager or Mental Health Administrator, the Clinical Team Leader performs administrative duties involving day to day operations of the FCCI Unit, which includes the following: 16.22 Daily Reports, Supervising and Staffing with Licensed Staff, and Coordinating with Court staff to ensure adequate staffing. In addition, the FCCIU Clinical Team Leader serves as the backup contact for all Magistrate Order services from the Harris County Criminal/District Courts. This position will assist with facilitating communication, coordination and linkage amongst the FCCIU staff, Harris Center Clinics, and Court Staff. Other duties include training and supervision of the work performance of designated clinical staff. May provide clinical services to consumers at assigned work site. This position may require flexible hours, on-call duty and coverage in the absence of the FCCIU Program Manager.
Your Role In Action
- Provides supervision to designate unit staff to facilitate optimal supervision in the performance of job duties (includes individual, chart reviews, coaching, etc.)
- Evaluates work performance of staff supervised and institutes written disciplinary actions for substandard performance when needed in collaboration with the Mental Health Administrator(to include but not limited to productivity standards, treatment plan authorization and documentation, service provision documentation and data submission)
- Works collaboratively with physicians, LPHA/Administration in providing consultation to clinical staff to facilitate continuity and effective clinical care delivery.
- Plans and conducts team/staffing meetings in consultation with the Mental Health Administrator, in the absence of the FCCIU Program Manager.
- Provides ongoing consultation for staff regarding procedures, resources, clinical and personnel issues.
- Provides clinical services and coverage as needed for supervised staff
- Responsible for compliance with contract and agency mandatory training requirements and works collaboratively with the clinical trainer to identify and provide job related training.
- Participates in the hiring and termination process of supervised staff as assigned by the FCCIU Program Manager.
- Assist FCCIU Program Manager with managing workflow of day to day operations of the unit.
- Performs daily administrative duties for unit as assigned by FCCIU Program Manager.
- Works assigned shift during disaster schedule rotation.
- Performs related work as assigned. Adapts to changing work requirements.
- Demonstrates ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
- Complies with agency policies and procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation requirements.
- Complies with The HARRIS CENTER and Harris County Sheriff’s Office policies and
- procedures, accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contract documentation
- requirements
What qualifications will you need:
- Master’s degree (M.A.) from four-year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field, including but not limited to: psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, and educational psychology.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), LMFT.
- Must have 3 years experiencing working in a mental health setting with previous supervisory experience.
- Must have basic knowledge of principles of the development, implementation and documentation of individualized care and treatment for a wide range of psychiatric conditions.
- Maintains current licensure/credentials with appropriate state licensure regulatory board.
- Ability to effectively lead others.
- Strong communication skills with ability to effectively converse and listen to others and construct clear and concise written communication.
- Ability to identify and offer solutions to resolve problems, using knowledge of the organization to identify helpful resources.
- Effective time management and organizational skills. Able to utilize basic Word and Excel documents.
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching – a testament to our investment in your long-term financial well-being. Experience the unique advantage of our prior service credit, accelerating your journey towards a more substantial Paid Time Off accrual, empowering you to enjoy well-deserved breaks.
Enjoy Cell Phone Discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, and a free Headspace subscription for mental wellness. Additionally, our Employee Assistance Program supports your overall well-being.
Take advantage of significant financial relief through student loan forgiveness as a valued member of The Harris Center team. As a qualifying entity, our employees are eligible for various student loan forgiveness programs, designed to alleviate the financial burdens associated with higher education.
What Else You Should Know
- This posting is associated with position #60033.
The HARRIS CENTER is the state-designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, The Harris Center provided care to over 96,000 people in fiscal year 2023!
As part of its mission to transform the lives of people with behavioral health and IDD needs in the third largest county in the United States, The HARRIS CENTER provides a full continuum of services at 86 different sites across Harris County. In addition, services are provided in more than 40 different languages as well as sign language to better serve what is one of the most diverse and multi-cultural communities in the nation.
By utilizing the unique expertise of its more than 2,500 employees, The Harris Center is committed to meeting the behavioral health and IDD needs of Harris County residents and giving them hope to live to their fullest potential.
