Position Summary
The Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Program Director with program development and in the daily operation of the programs. The Coordinator will also carry a caseload within the Child & Family Treatment and Support Services (CFTSS) Program, providing in home therapy to children and adolescents up to the age of 21 and Medicaid enrolled. Other Licensed Practitioner is a term that refers to non-physician licensed behavioral health practitioners (NP-LBPHP’s). The clinical service is intended to help prevent the progression of behavioral health needs through early identification and intervention, and may be provided to children/youth in need of assessment for who behavioral health conditions have not yet been diagnosed. Services are also intended to provide treatment for children/youth with an existing diagnosis for whom flexible community-based treatment is needed to correct ameliorate conditions identified during an assessment process, such problems in functioning or capacity for healthy relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Assures that all requisite documentation/billing is completed in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with appropriate regulations.
- Provide guidance and support to program staff.
- Assist in the direct supervision of clinical and non-clinical staff.
- In conjunction with the Program Director, provide staff with updated information on agency-wide activities and other related services in the community.
- Assists Program Director in preparing administrative, fiscal, statistical, and clinical reports.
- Provides an initial licensed evaluation of new applicants and determines if the client meets medical necessity.
- Provides individual, group, and family therapy on-site, in the field, or in the home.
- Provides crisis intervention and makes recommendations for treatment and referral.
- Coordinates with other providers involved in the individual’s treatment.
- Creates a treatment plan in order to describe the condition and services needed for care, detailing the scope/practices to be provided, expected outcome, and expected frequency and duration of the treatment for each provider.
- Attend required supervision, meetings, and training.
- Continuous monitoring that family choice and voice are present in in-service delivery.
- Facilitates hospitalization and collaborates with inpatient staff regarding treatment and discharge planning.
- Assists with program and agency crises.
- Be Part of the after-hours crisis rotation.
Ethical Standards:
- Acts in accordance with ethical standards promote a positive public image, comply with laws, and adhere to professional standards.
- Practices self-care and recognizes vicarious traumatization and burnout.
- Maintains appropriate boundaries.
Communication, Cooperation, and Collaboration:
- Exhibits openness to others’ views.
- Provides and accepts feedback.
- Communicates assertively and directly.
- Ensures effective communication across departments and focuses on teamwork and the agency’s vision.
- Facilitates beneficial resolutions to conflicts.
- Proactively addresses issues.
- Values teamwork.
- Builds trust, respect, and credibility.
- Adapts to new situations and accepts change.
- Maintains confidentiality.
Administrative:
- Timely submission of timesheets.
- Aims for a 90% or higher customer satisfaction rating.
Administrative Relationships:
Position reports to Program Director or designee.
Physical Demands:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- The employee must be able to sit and remain in a stationary position for durations of time.
- The person in this position needs to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery.
- The person in this position occasionally ascends/descends a ladder.
- The employee must have the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
- The employee must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The employee must have the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of on server).
- The employee must be able to lift/or move up to 5 lb. and occasionally lift/or move up to 10 lb.
Qualifications:
Education: Licensed by NYS as a Psychoanalyst, Clinical Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor, or Master Social Worker.
Experience: At least three years of experience in a community-based mental health/chemical dependency facility.
Others:
- Thorough knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic techniques used in mental health.
- Understanding of the factors that contribute to personality development and the social factors affecting mental health.
- Basic computer literacy and excellent verbal and written skills.
- Valid driver’s license required.
CoveCare Center offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees! Our benefits include excellent paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, short term, and long-term disability insurance along with a 401(k) plan with an employer match. All benefits start 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Job Type: FT
Salary: $55,000- $60,000 per year