Community Development Director Jobs in Rhode Island

Team Leader - Community Support Services

Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually

Schedule: Full-Time | 37.5 hours/week 

WHY JOIN NEWPORT MENTAL HEALTH?

At Newport Mental Health, we invest in our employees by offering competitive pay, exceptional time-off benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a supportive, mission-driven culture.

What We Offer…

• 3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) to start, with additional PTO for Director-level roles
• Up to 11 paid holidays each year
• 1 paid Flex Holiday each year
• Separate paid personal days
• Separate paid sick time
• $3,000 annual bilingual pay incentive
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Accounts
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

*Benefits and eligibility vary by position, scheduled hours, and employment status; additional criteria may apply to certain benefits and incentives.

WHO WE ARE…

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic. 

For more information visit our website: www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR…

Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care. 

Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities. 

Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes. 

Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. 

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) …

We are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Team Leader for our Community Support Services team. This position is responsible for managing a multi-disciplinary team that supports our Integrated Health Home team to provide whole-person, patient centered, coordinated care.

Essential Duties:

• Provide clinical and administrative leadership to the multi-disciplinary team to ensure highly effective services are provided
• Organize the daily work of the Team including the leadership of regularly scheduled planning meetings and the coordination of communication with other agency departments and the community at-large
• Ensure quality of care through direct supervision of team staff, with emphasis on evaluating professional development and providing opportunities and support for career growth
• Review, interpret and respond to administrative, clinical, and statistical reports; demonstrate understanding and monitor compliance of department performance with standards of clinical record documentation
• Provide direct clinical services as needed, including: utilize motivational approaches to engage clients into services, perform mental status exams and develop risk management plans, utilizing crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation and counseling techniques
• Serve as a client advocate, making appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies
• Provide consultation and follow-up communication with community agencies, medical facilities, law enforcement agencies, and inpatient units

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU…

• At least two year of program management or supervisory experience in a mental health setting or equivalent experience.
• In addition to experience; one of the following licenses is required for this role: Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Chemical Dependency Professional (LCDP). 
• For LCSW, LICSW, LMHC a masters degree at minimum is required. 
• Ability to multi-task and thrive within a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to professionally communicate verbally and in writing with a variety of individuals
• A solid understanding of program management best practices and the ability to work effectively to meet deadlines and goals
• A track record in setting priorities, shaping processes and developing infrastructure to ensure team productivity and efficiency
• Demonstrated understanding and respect for the cultural and religious beliefs of clients and families
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings, please contact Human Resources: 

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel: 401-846-1213

Fax: 401-324-6251

Newport Mental 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, or national origin.