Director - FACT 050
Company: LifeStream Behavioral Center
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY: The Director establishes, administers, and directs
the Florida Assertive Community Treatment (FACT), a self-contained
clinical team which assumes responsibility for directly providing
needed treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to
identified clients with severe and persistent mental illnesses;
supervises and evaluates the multidisciplinary team in conjunction
with appropriate psychiatric support to ensure service excellence
and courteous, helpful, and respectful services to program clients;
and functions as a practicing clinician on the team.ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES: The list of essential functions, as
outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks
performed within this classification with or without an
accommodation. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one
position in the class. The omission of an essential function does
not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if
such functions are a logical assignment to the position.The ability
to comply with the regulations requiring a workplace of dignity and
respect and equal employment opportunity compliance.The ability to
work collaboratively with others and to accept constructive
criticism from supervisors and managers.Willingness to abide by the
company's published rules and regulationsDirect the day-to-day
clinical operations of the FACT team including scheduling staff
work hours to assure appropriate coverage for day, evening,
weekend, and holiday shifts and on-call hours; lead the daily
organizational staff meetings and treatment planning meetings;
continuously evaluate the status of clients and do appropriate
planning an d coordination of treatment activities to ensure
immediate attention to their changing needs.Direct and coordinate
the client admission process and treatment, rehabilitation, and
support services of the program in coordination with the
psychiatrist.Schedule the admission interview; develop and
coordinate the initial assessment and initial treatment plan;
assign the most appropriate staff to the individual treatment team;
and provide clinical supervision of the development of the
comprehensive assessment and the treatment plan for each
client.Direct and coordinate, for each client, the comprehensive
assessment of psychiatric history (e.g., onset, course and effect
of illness, past treatment and responses, and risk behaviors),
mental status, and diagnosis; physical health and dental health;
use of drugs or alcohol; education and employment; social
development and functioning; activities of daily living (e.g.,
self-care, living situation, nutrition, money management); and
family structure and relationships.Participate in staff
recruitment, interviewing, hiring, work assignments, and
orientation and performance supervision according to work rules,
regulations, and policies; develop and implement staff orientation
and training; and manage student training.Set up and maintain
appropriate FACT facility with all necessary equipment
available.Develop and administer the FACT program budget including
line items to purchase necessary equipment.Supervise medical
records management assuring maintenance of the medical record in
compliance with agency policies, Medicaid, and other third-party
payment requirements; train staff on medical record requirements;
regularly review client assessments, treatment plans, and progress
notes written by the staff; and supervise individual staff for
medical records mastery.Carry out and document quality-assurance
activities and reviews of use of program services.Develop and
maintain program policies and procedures and revise as
necessary.Initiate and maintain relationships, in coordination with
other staff, with law-enforcement and other human services
agencies, and with informal community resources.Conduct clinical
assessments and provide direct clinical treatment, rehabilitation,
and support services to clients.Perform on-call duty for crisis
intervention and for staff supervision and
consultation.COMPETENCIES: Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and
Motivation (KSAM) required for an employee to be successful.Serving
Our Consumers: Effectively meeting consumer needs, building
productive consumer relationships, and taking responsibility for
consumer satisfaction and loyalty.Consumer Focus: Building strong
consumer relationships and delivering consumer-centric
solutions.Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different
perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.Age Specific:
Assessment, Interpretation, Intervention, Knowledge, Developmental
Stages, Enhances Family InvolvementBasic Job Readiness: Courtesy,
Flexibility, Reliability, ResponsivenessPersonal Effectiveness:
Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Management, Thinking
SkillsOrganizational/Management: Compliance, CQI Commitment,
Leadership, Linking/Networking, Management of Information,
Organizational Participation, SafetyPerformance Specific:
Assessment, Crisis Management, Customer Focus,
Empowerment/Advocacy, Medication Issues, Psychosocial
Interventions, Treatment/Service Planning.Effective Communication:
Clearly conveying information and ideas to individuals and groups
in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and
retain the message.Communicates Effectively: Developing and
delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear
understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Manages
Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum
of noise.Continuous Improvement: The ongoing process of achieving
positive changes in service and processes in order to improve
efficiency and quality.Resourcefulness: Securing and deploying
resources effectively and efficiently.Cultivates Innovation:
Creating new and better ways for the organization to be
successful.Expertise: Demonstrating proficiency of an employee's
skill or knowledge within their field of practice.Drives Results:
Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SKILLS: Must have a clear understanding of the
characteristics and problems of adults with severe and persistent
mental illnesses and be knowledgeable about the FACT model.
Demonstrates excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Displays excellent telephone and customer service skills. PERSONAL
QUALITIES: A pleasant and friendly manner is vital to satisfactory
job performance. Must display patience and understanding of
potentially difficult clients. Must be alert and vigilant at all
times. Dependability and adaptability essential for this position.
Must show initiative and be able to work autonomously.SPECIAL
FACTORS: Maintains a professional atmosphere. Provides excellent
customer service. Maintains good working relationship with center,
as well as, facility staff and external agencies. Works with staff
psychiatrist to coordinate pharmacological
management.JUDGMENT/DECISION MAKING: Utilizes established corporate
policies and procedures in making decisions. Uses sound judgment in
meeting the responsibilities and performing the duties of the
position.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:Education:Master's degree in
nursing, social work, psychiatric rehabilitation, or psychology, or
is a psychiatrist;Licensed or certified according to the laws of
the stateExperience:Minimum of Five (5) years' experience with the
severe and persistent mental illness populationMinimum of One (1)
year supervisory experience required. Driving Requirements:o Must
be Over the age of 21 requiredo Minimum of 5-years driving
experience requiredo Possess a Valid FL Driver's license (within 30
days of hire if currently do not possess)o Possess a continuously
valid US Driver's license for the past three years, from date of
issue requiredo Safe Driving record requiredTRAINING & DEVELOPMENT:
Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan
within the first six months of hire and annually. Other training
and/or professional development may be assigned due to evolution of
programs.
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