LPHA Supervisor-LCPC/LCSW-REMOTE
About The Position
CARES is a 24-hour, 7 days a week, Medicaid-funded mental health crisis line for children, adolescents, and adult Illinois residents. The nature of the work associated with Crisis Call Center is to provide resources to callers who are experiencing a suicidal, self-harming, aggressive and/or psychotic episode and need therapeutic support. The Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) is primarily responsible for shift oversight within a 24-hour mental health crisis call center. The LPHA also provides community support and therapeutic assistance to callers and staff as needed.
Requirements
- Education commensurate with requirements for licensure in qualifying professions for designation as a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) in the State of Illinois, with experience in mental health services to children and youth.
- Must be a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts in accordance with 59 IL Administrative Code 132.25.
- Must have a current, valid, unrestricted license in the State of Illinois in a qualified profession LCSW/LCPC.
Responsibilities
- Administration: Conducts routine performance evaluations that are guided by service delivery indicators such as: call abandonment, call holding, etc. Prepares monthly reports that are reflective of assigned shift performance. Assists all Line Agents on incoming CARES calls. Assist managed care providers, mobile crisis responders, schools, hospitals, and other service providing entities who are in need of targeted training resources.
- Supervision: Supervises the day-to-day activity of the call center to include but not limited to: (1) CARES Line Agent productivity and quality of service; (2) Adherence to attendance along with other policies and procedures; (3) Complete regularly scheduled performance reviews and provide ongoing training as needed; and (4) Provide ongoing support for CARES Line Agents, including answering questions, providing guidance and feedback and taking over calls when necessary.
- Communication: Maintain strong methods of communication with the leadership team (including but not limited to Vice Presidents, Training Administrator and Quality Administrator) to keep leaders informed about emerging issues or problems that are associated with the crisis line. Work as a liaison between CARES leadership and stakeholders regarding issues, complaints and/or concerns. Coordinate written and verbal communication with Crisis Line Agents regarding policies, provisions and other identified areas of support.
- Training: Develop, prepare materials, and conduct training sessions/presentations for CARES Line Agents as needed in partnership with the Training Administrator.
- Reporting: Analyze data on a routine basis to suggest areas for performance improvement.
- HIPAA: Adhere to HIPAA laws and regulations; Remote office space must meet HIPAA standards.
- Quality Improvement: Participate in ongoing quality improvement efforts within the agency.
- Diversity/Cultural Awareness: Ability to work effectively with diverse communities and constituencies.
- Other Functions: The Agency may assign other functions to the job at its discretion.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Disability & Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days, and Holidays
- Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tools and programs to help you get the most from your benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
