Under the direction of the Program Director, the Clinical Coordinator is responsible for the completion of comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations along with providing assistance in coordinating ongoing mental health treatment. He/she will provide specialized focus groups surrounding client’s full participation in understanding treatment and ongoing care. He/she will also provide education groups to staff to increase awareness of mental health diagnosis and presentation, along with treatment options. Additional duties include, but are not limited to record keeping, statistical reports, site coverage, client care/crisis intervention, administration of emergency first aid/CPR assistance, and opiate overdose prevention intervention; related duties as assigned.
The salary range is $90K - $150k Annually.
This is a Supervisory Position.
KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Work Performance:
- Ensure high quality service delivery, including: attending weekly social service meetings, internal and external case conferences, client referral and follow up, scheduled supervision and client meetings as needed.
- Schedule and conduct workshops/client presentations at regular intervals
- Maintain working knowledge of, and compliance with Part 491/900 Regulations, the Callaghan Decree and those of all funding sources.
- Consult with social services team on clients with special needs
- Provide supervision or treatment of all cases requiring clinical involvement by managed care or other referrals agencies.
- Develop and maintain referral linkages with outside agencies and organizations to meet the needs of program clients.
- Escort clients in crisis for emergency intervention.
- Maintain familiarity with both professional and self-help systems in the community in order to assist the client in those services when necessary
- Provide clinical supervision to those staff under their assignment
- Complete mental status examinations inclusive of taking comprehensive history inclusive of active or past substance use, history of violence (as perpetrator or victim), medical history, and relevant social history.
- Develop assessment-based treatment plans (integrated plan of prioritized interventions) based on the diagnosis and psychosocial assessment of the client, to address mental, emotional, behavioral, developmental and addictive disorders, impairments and disabilities, reactions to illnesses, injuries, disabilities and impairments, and social problems for clients in crisis and unable to access care.
- Provide crisis-oriented psychotherapy and limited psychotherapy and psychotherapeutic treatment for those clients in crisis
- Conduct client assessments/screens during Admission/Orientation Phase and at other appropriate times.
- Ensure documented follow up of all crisis and emergency referrals.
- Serve as an advocate for those clients or groups of clients whose needs are not being met by available programs or by a specific agency.
Reporting and Documentation:
- Complete, review and ensure timely submission of all internal and external reports.
- Ensure work outputs are of substance.
- Maintain up to date case notes for clients on caseload; if applicable.
- Ensure all charting is done with integrity and to standard of primary and secondary regulatory agencies.
- Review and track service delivery (assessments, service referrals, workshop attendance, etc…)
- Conduct and document supervision of all reports.
- Provide team members with Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) to ensure satisfactory work performance and progressive disciplinary action when required.
- Maintain record of onsite programming.
- Maintain record of enhancement and community service delivery.
- Professional Conduct:
- Perform job duties with quality.
- Adhere to the Dress Code Policy.
- Model appropriate behaviors for clients and staff.
- Be a resource to colleagues.
- Maintain open lines of communication with all departments and staff within the community.
- Maintain compliance with electronic communications policies.
- Ensure the best customer service is provided to every client and staff.
- Hold each client's information in the highest confidence.
- Include every client in the process of planning their transitional housing placement.
- Ensure compliance with behaviors outlined by ANH's Standards of Conduct, Code of Conduct and Workplace Civility Policies.
Time and Attendance:
- Adhere to work schedule as issued and avoid unscheduled absences.
- Utilize time management skills to prioritize tasks and ensure completion of work in a reasonable timeframe.
- Monitor & approve time and attendance of team.
Additional Duties as specified by site
REQUIREMENTS:
1) All candidates are required to possess a current and valid NYS license in one or more of the following disciplines:
- NYS LCSW
- NYS MD
- NYS LMHC
- NYS NPP
- NYS MD (Psychiatrist)
- NYS PHD, PSYD (Psychologist)
- NYS PA (Physician’s Assistant)
2) Two (2) years post graduate experience providing social services, preferable serving chemically dependent and/or mentally ill individuals.
3) CPR & First Aid.
4) Overdose Prevention Rescue Training.
5) Mental Health First Aid.
6) CARES (Getting Started, Supervisory Functions & Reporting).
7) Basic computer skills (MS Office).
8) Knowledge of internet and email services.
9) Bilingual, Spanish (preferred).
*Acacia Network is an equal opportunity employer*
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Experience:
- Clinical counseling: 3 years (Required)
Language:
License/Certification:
- NYS LMSW, LMHC, LCSW, Physician Assistant, or Psych NP (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person