LMSW/LMHC Coordinator Children’s Services (Hybrid)

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