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Summary Team Lead assists the Operations Manager (or Program Director) in overseeing the team of Pre-licensed Therapists and Specialists.

Catalyst is an Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program. Catalyst provides full service partnership services to Transitional Age Youth (TAY) ages 16 to 25 with a serious mental illness, and who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in San Diego County. Catalyst’s ACT team provides comprehensive, individualized services in an integrated and continuous manner. Services are collaborative and recovery-oriented, and treatment includes: psychiatric assessment, medication management, individual therapy, substance abuse treatment, co-occurring disorders treatment, supportive housing, resource linkage, advocacy, family psycho-education and therapy, supportive employment and education development, legal assistance, community integration services, peer support and group counseling. Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in the supervision of Pre-licensed Therapists and Specialists
• Train all new staff with program protocols, review of overall documentation
• Create and facilitate training on Evidence Based Practices (EBP)
• Identify problems and offer constructive suggestions for corrective action to all staff
• Act as lead in handling crisis situations
• Carry out duties as a member of the team, under the direction of the Program Director and/or Assistant Program Director.
• Participate as a member of the treatment team (carry small case load, facilitate daily meeting)
• Transport clients to accommodate various needs. Use of personal car or vehicle is required
• Meet with members individually to assist with addressing member's identified issues.
• Lead WRAP groups, peer to peer, and dual diagnosis groups to address substance abuse issues as needed
• Complete all required documentation as appropriate to document services.
• Provide supportive services, such as assistance securing necessary clothing and grooming supplies, and transportation
• Performs mentoring, offering encouragement and assistance in problem solving and life skills
• Maintain and ensures HIPAA, ethical standards and professional boundaries with all staff and clients
• Provide practical help and mentoring, advocacy, coordination, side-by-side individualized support, problem solving and direct assistance to help clients obtain the necessities of daily living
• A minimum monthly productivity requirement of 50 hours
• Other duties as assigned or necessary to support your department/program, office and/or the company

Recovery Requirements

• Provide the best customer care possible
• Identify and build upon the strengths of members, co-workers, and the communities we serve
• Support members’ steps towards Recovery and Wellness
• Create an organizational culture that respects and celebrates the diversity of our members
• Value learning as an ongoing process that enables us to better service our members and establishes our leadership in the industry
• Research and utilize our industry’s best practices and analyze our own services to ensure the best possible outcomes

Education/Licensing Requirements
Education and/or Experience: Master’s degree from accredited school in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be registered and/or licensed with the Board of Behavioral Sciences Proof of and maintain: valid California driver’s license and auto insurance, as well as proof of education are requiredKnowledge, Skills and Experience

• Should have community resource connections
• Should have experience directing the work of others

Physical Requirements

• Office Environment (not remote position). Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking;
• May be required to lift up to 20 pounds
• Requires significant use of computer, tablet, phone and/or general office equipment
• Needs adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects
• Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone
• Will require off-site travel 20% - local and out of state (meeting, county and/or client needs)

Decision Making Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to assess situations, considers alternatives, and chooses the appropriate course of action
• Timely notification to manager of either emerging situations or those requiring follow-up attention

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PERKS OF WORKING WITH PATHWAYS CALIFORNIA:

• Competitive salaries & benefits
• Paid Vacation Days (1st year 12 days; increases with tenure)
• Paid Sick Days (Accrual per pay period)
• 10 Paid Holidays (including Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve)
• Medical, Dental, Vision including a Health Savings Account or FSA
• Health, Dependent and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts
• Basic and Optional Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse and/or Dependents
• 401K
• Perks @ Pathways (student loan refinancing, pet insurance, Verizon wireless discount, movie, hotel, concert and sporting event discounts)

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