Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Position Closed-Team Leader, Lompoc

Program: Lompoc Assertive Community Treatment

Job Summary
We are currently seeking a dynamic, service-driven and proven Team Leader for our Lompoc ACT program.  At T-MHA, we are a vital go-to service organization that is deeply engaged in the communities that we serve.  As a non-profit provider with over 30 years of service, we are recognized as an effective, mission driven, recovery focused organization with a culture rooted in unwavering values and innovation.

This position works as a manager and team member for a 17-person team serving 100 transitional age youth, adults and older adults with persistent mental illness. The Team Leader will oversee a self-contained clinical team which has direct responsibility for providing treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to the clients; and supervises and evaluates the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellence, helpful and respectful services to program clients. 

Program
Lompoc ACT is a Mental Health Services Act (MHSA)-funded, intensive Assertive Community Treatment program. Lompoc Act will provide a full range of services including engagement, assessment, individualized planning, personal service coordination, integrated co-occurring drug and alcohol services, medication support, counseling support, social skills development, supported housing, integrated vocational services, supported education and access on a 24/7, 365 day basis.   ACT promotes and inspires personal growth, healing and recovery using a “whatever it takes” approach to service delivery.  All services are provided through a multi-disciplinary team that brings together doctors, nurses, drug and alcohol specialists, employment specialists, peer specialists, and personal service coordinators.
Lompoc ACT is committed to...
§  Significantly reducing homelessness, hospitalizations, incarceration and promoting individual independence and recovery through individualized goals and services.

§  Providing culturally competent care by promoting a culture of openness and humility.

Minimum Requirements
Team Leader candidate will be a licensed MFT, LCSW or waivered PsyD or Psychologist Doctoral candidate with at least 1 year of direct experience in management and at least 2 years of experience with adults with severe persistent mental illness.  Other desirable qualities are some experience as an ACT Team leader; and Spanish bilingual skills. Conditions of employment include: must be at least 18 years of age; possess a valid CA Driver’s License, minimum of 2 years driving experience, reliable transportation, proof of auto insurance, and DMV driving record that meets TMHA’s current vehicle insurance requirements.  May be required to utilize personal vehicle and auto insurance.  At the time of hire, other conditions of employment are to comply with a T.B. skin test or chest x-ray indicating a negative tuberculosis result, and receipt of a criminal record clearance through fingerprinting.  Must be able to successfully complete First Aid and CPR training.

Compensation
Full time – Exempt; $50, 000 - $70,000/yr DOE with generous benefits

All candidates must complete and submit an application to be considered for an interview. Applications can be picked up from, and submitted to our main office at 784 High Street, San Luis Obispo OR printed from this webpage.