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Full time

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Description:

POSITION SUMMARY: The Project Lead is responsible for the administration and oversight of Project LAUNCH within the clinics of Saint Joseph’s Mercy Care and community-based services. This person carries out administrative duties related to the overall Project LAUNCH requirement and reporting measures, behavioral health strategic plan as well as functions as a direct behavioral health service provider on team including assessing, therapy, and groups. This person also works directly with community service organizations to develop and collaboratively utilize community resources and lead the YCWC. Manages assigned budgets and completes accurate and timely reports on program activities. Participates in health fairs or community events on weekends as requested 3-4 times a year.

*Provides patient care and/ or support activities appropriate to ages served; primarily children ages 0-8.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS : Master’s degree in human services or related field required with LPC, LMFT, or LCSW licensure.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: At least three years experience working in a behavioral health recovery services environment, including at least one year in an administrative/supervisory role and at least one year serving disadvantaged or special needs population(s) required. Must have experience working with people with both mental illness and substance abuse/dependence, as well as working in a multi-disciplinary setting. Experience overseeing projects and data tracking. The ability and legal right to drive in Georgia, including an active, current Georgia Drivers License, may be required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE: Must be able to build strong, cohesive, outcomes-focused working relationships with special needs populations and the behavioral health teams serving this population as well. Provide ongoing comprehensive psychosocial assessments. Able to effectively establish and coordinate liaisons/working relationships with other community agencies to facilitate consumer linkages to required community resources. Must be able to initiate and maintain cooperative working relationship with patients and those working with patients. Must be able to make decisions both independently and with an interdisciplinary health, educational and social services team. Must possess organizational and leadership skills, including supervision of staff, responsibility for project documentation, monitoring and reporting. Must be able to maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries and a positive, healthy role model for patients and colleagues. Racial and cultural sensitivity is essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: See attached Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Sheet

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY FOR: Child and Adolescent Mental Health Professionals, Integrated Behavioral Health Team, Behavioral Health Case Managers, Peer Support Specialists.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran