What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I/II/III (SUD) position at County of Mono?
JOB
DEFINITIONUnder direction, the Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I/II/III performs a wide range of duties, including program coordination and implementation, direct service with mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD) clients, and related administrative tasks. Duties may include developing and implementing mental health programs, formulating and implementing administrative policies and procedures, and coordinating programs and functions that may be County-wide and department-wide in nature. Incumbents in this position may also participate in the evaluation of services and programs, assist in budget preparations, draft reports for State entities, and perform related work as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThe Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I/II/III is used in a wide variety of mental health and SUD programs, services, and activities coordination including: community clinics; case management; general client services; contracted service providers; coordination of care; children's services; elderly/minority services; facilitation of Wellness Center activities and other groups; program planning and evaluation; access to inpatient treatment; and crisis intervention. The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I is the entry level into the series. Incumbents work under appropriate supervision based on the complexity and sensitivity of the program assigned. Assignments are typically limited in scope and this position does not supervise other staff. The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator II is the journey level in the series. Incumbents work under direction with more independence than in the entry level. They are responsible for performing a wider range of duties that require a greater level of responsibility and expertise. Where appropriate, this position may supervise lower level staff such as Wellness Center Associates. The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator III is the advanced journey-level class in the series where incumbents may serve as a lead worker over other coordinators and other lower level staff. This position is assigned more highly specialized and complex duties that require advanced and extensive knowledge pertaining to programmatic and direct service functions. REPORTS TODirector of Clinical Services, Behavioral Health Program Manager, and/or Behavioral Health Director
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide care coordination services to individuals and families using such best practices as the Strengths Model and Harm Reduction models.Intake of new clients for initial assessment; assesses client needs for services in cooperation with treatment team.Coordinates and consults with other public and private mental health care providers and community organizations regarding program priorities, procedures and services.Develops and participates in developing policies, procedures and protocols; ensures program staff's awareness and compliance.Serves as a central resource for department staff, other County departments, other public and private agencies, and the public regarding specific program assignment.Plans, organizes, conducts and participates in training and in-service education programs for staff and community members.Reviews and creates mental health program proposals and plans; develops recommendations for accomplishing program objectives, staffing requirements, and allotment of funds to various program components.Designs and recommends systems, procedures, forms and instructions for internal use.Maintains data, records and documentation on manual and electronic information systems; analyzes possible software applications for a variety of programmatic and administrative processes.Conducts research and prepares correspondence, reports and other documentation as necessary and upon request.Assists in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for assigned administrative functions.Implement programs funded through a variety of funding streams, including but not limited to the Mental Health Services Act, Substance Abuse Block Grant, and other grants, as identified; may, at the advanced journey-level, develop grant applications and program proposals to obtain state and federal funding for mental health and/or SUD programs.In the journey level positions, prepares State reports and acts as a liaison with State Agencies, including Alcohol and Drug, Mental Health, and Mental Health Services Act. In the journey level and advanced journey level, may supervise other coordinators, other lower level staff such as Wellness Center Associates, and other staff as appropriate.Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations which govern the assigned programs and services; disseminates this information to fellow staff. May, at the journey level positions, ensure compliance.Serves on or is the staff person assigned to committees and groups involved in specific program assignment. In the journey level positions, may represent the department before boards and committees, in public meetings, and to other government agencies in specific area of assignment.Coordinates data collection and enters data for programs/activities. In journey level positions, may request or propose program/activity budgets and participates in the ongoing budget monitoring process, including monitoring the expenditures of supervisees.All levels may require participation on the Crisis Call Team for 24/7 crisis response.
DEFINITIONUnder direction, the Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I/II/III performs a wide range of duties, including program coordination and implementation, direct service with mental health and/or substance use disorder (SUD) clients, and related administrative tasks. Duties may include developing and implementing mental health programs, formulating and implementing administrative policies and procedures, and coordinating programs and functions that may be County-wide and department-wide in nature. Incumbents in this position may also participate in the evaluation of services and programs, assist in budget preparations, draft reports for State entities, and perform related work as assigned. CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThe Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I/II/III is used in a wide variety of mental health and SUD programs, services, and activities coordination including: community clinics; case management; general client services; contracted service providers; coordination of care; children's services; elderly/minority services; facilitation of Wellness Center activities and other groups; program planning and evaluation; access to inpatient treatment; and crisis intervention. The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator I is the entry level into the series. Incumbents work under appropriate supervision based on the complexity and sensitivity of the program assigned. Assignments are typically limited in scope and this position does not supervise other staff. The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator II is the journey level in the series. Incumbents work under direction with more independence than in the entry level. They are responsible for performing a wider range of duties that require a greater level of responsibility and expertise. Where appropriate, this position may supervise lower level staff such as Wellness Center Associates. The Behavioral Health Services Coordinator III is the advanced journey-level class in the series where incumbents may serve as a lead worker over other coordinators and other lower level staff. This position is assigned more highly specialized and complex duties that require advanced and extensive knowledge pertaining to programmatic and direct service functions. REPORTS TODirector of Clinical Services, Behavioral Health Program Manager, and/or Behavioral Health Director
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide care coordination services to individuals and families using such best practices as the Strengths Model and Harm Reduction models.Intake of new clients for initial assessment; assesses client needs for services in cooperation with treatment team.Coordinates and consults with other public and private mental health care providers and community organizations regarding program priorities, procedures and services.Develops and participates in developing policies, procedures and protocols; ensures program staff's awareness and compliance.Serves as a central resource for department staff, other County departments, other public and private agencies, and the public regarding specific program assignment.Plans, organizes, conducts and participates in training and in-service education programs for staff and community members.Reviews and creates mental health program proposals and plans; develops recommendations for accomplishing program objectives, staffing requirements, and allotment of funds to various program components.Designs and recommends systems, procedures, forms and instructions for internal use.Maintains data, records and documentation on manual and electronic information systems; analyzes possible software applications for a variety of programmatic and administrative processes.Conducts research and prepares correspondence, reports and other documentation as necessary and upon request.Assists in the development and implementation of department goals and objectives; establishes schedules and methods for assigned administrative functions.Implement programs funded through a variety of funding streams, including but not limited to the Mental Health Services Act, Substance Abuse Block Grant, and other grants, as identified; may, at the advanced journey-level, develop grant applications and program proposals to obtain state and federal funding for mental health and/or SUD programs.In the journey level positions, prepares State reports and acts as a liaison with State Agencies, including Alcohol and Drug, Mental Health, and Mental Health Services Act. In the journey level and advanced journey level, may supervise other coordinators, other lower level staff such as Wellness Center Associates, and other staff as appropriate.Maintains current knowledge of federal, state and local laws and regulations which govern the assigned programs and services; disseminates this information to fellow staff. May, at the journey level positions, ensure compliance.Serves on or is the staff person assigned to committees and groups involved in specific program assignment. In the journey level positions, may represent the department before boards and committees, in public meetings, and to other government agencies in specific area of assignment.Coordinates data collection and enters data for programs/activities. In journey level positions, may request or propose program/activity budgets and participates in the ongoing budget monitoring process, including monitoring the expenditures of supervisees.All levels may require participation on the Crisis Call Team for 24/7 crisis response.