IHBT Team Lead

Position Summary

The IHBT Team Lead provides ongoing evaluation, assessment, and treatment to children, adolescents and families in need of IHBT services, coordinates and supervises the assigned IHBT team member. Direct services are provided primarily in the client's home or community. The Team Lead works closely with clients, their families, other IHBT team members, IHBT clinical supervisory staff, and community agencies, building mutually respectful partnerships that help clients and families gain the skills and confidence to address the issues and problems they face. The position requires working knowledge of, and adherence to, IHBT service provision and requirements as defined by the Case Western fidelity model.

Leadership Responsibilities

Ongoing leadership responsibilities include supervising team members, implementing Individualized Care Plans and all clinical interventions, managing productivity, and managing the team's daily and weekly schedule. The Team Lead is expected to be on-call 24 hours a day for crisis response.

Clinical / Technical Skills

• Works directly with the clinical supervisor to review new intakes and appropriateness for IHBT Services.
• Assesses strengths, weaknesses and presenting problems through ongoing completion of assessment tools with clients and family.
• Uses assessment information to develop a clinical profile and updates to the Individualized Plan of Care.
• Develops transition plans and follow-up with clients after any unplanned discharges.
• Ensures therapeutic interactions are sensitive to and in accordance with the family's cultural needs and interests.
• Documents in person-served records in accordance with Service Records Requirements, Medicaid/IHBT guidelines.
• Ensures all data from team members is entered into the health information management system accurately and timely.
• Applies principles of IHBT evidenced-based practice and ensures team members maintain fidelity to the treatment model.
• Counsels family members to assist in understanding and supporting clients.
• Monitors and evaluates client progress according to goals in the Individualized Plan of Care.
• Develops and modifies a comprehensive crisis plan with the team.
• Is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to handle emergencies.
• Ensures Utilization Management and authorization requirements are met and documentation is complete.
• Ensures correct billing codes are documented and submits accurate billing information in a timely manner.
• Conducts weekly meetings with IHBT team to provide supervision, monitor implementation of the Individualized Plan of Care, manage productivity, and monitor overall team performance.
• Monitors the team to family ratio to ensure compliance with Medicaid service definition requirements.
• Reviews documentation of team members and ensures notes meet Medicaid requirements and address goals in the Individualized Plan of Care.

Qualifications

Required: Master's Degree in a human service field and current, unencumbered licensure by the State of Ohio. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.

Required: At least one year of experience providing community-based behavioral health care.