Care Coordinator Supervisor/Diagnostician

Care Coordinator Supervisor

Job Purpose

The Care Coordinator Supervisor is responsible for providing on-going clinical supervision to Care Coordinators.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a human services field; OR
• Anyone meeting the qualifications of a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) (without a master’s degree in a human service field) and three years of experience providing community support services to individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders in accordance with the community support key service functions specified in 9 CSR 30-3.157 Community Support in CSTAR and 9 CSR 10-4.047 Community Support in CPR. Experience is specific to the adult or child/youth/adolescent population the individual will supervise. See below for qualifications of QMHP.
  • A QMHP is an individual with a master’s or bachelor’s degree in a human services field (non-licensed) from a college or university included in the U.S. Dept. Of Education’s database of accredited schools and/or is certified/credentialed to provide services within their scope of practice, including-Behavior Analyst; Community Support Specialist; Community Support Supervisor; Occupational Therapist; Physical Therapist; Psychiatric Pharmacist; Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Supervisor; Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP); Registered Nurse; and Youth Behavioral Health Liaison.

Core Job Duties

• Complete comprehensive assessments, treatment plans, quarterly functional assessment update, crisis intervention.
• Use management strategies that focus on person(s)-served outcomes, care coordination, collaboration and communication with other service providers both within and external to FCC Behavioral Health
• Provide training/supervising of staff, guidance and feedback, field mentoring and oversight of services.
• Monitor and review services, interventions and contacts with person(s)-served; evaluate effectiveness of services.
• Be proactive in identifying program issues and work collaboratively with program leadership to develop solutions.
• Assist the team in providing coverage (in any area of operation in which they are qualified to do so) to ensure the program functions effectively and without disruptions.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.

Diagnostician

Job Purpose

The Diagnostician is responsible for providing a comprehensive assessment. The Diagnostician will assess all problem areas, recommend an appropriate level of care and develop an interpretative summary from which individualized recovery care plan goals are developed.

Qualifications

For SUD Programs

• The Diagnostician must be a fully licensed clinical social worker or fully licensed professional counselor in the State of Missouri
• Must have at least (1) one-year experience in treating persons with substance use disorders.

For MH Programs

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field
• Must meet the Department of Mental Health’s criteria for a qualified mental health professional

Core Job Duties

• Review assessment information/documentation of person(s)-served completed upon initial intake.
• Complete an Eligibility Determination for each person served within 24 hours of admission.
• Conduct a face-to-face diagnostic interview with person(s)-served and complete all required admission screenings
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of the DSM and familiarity with the diagnostic criteria sets of all substance use and mental health disorders.
• Development of the recovery care plan for person(s)-served with SMART goals, objectives and interventions.
• Assure written reports to appropriate persons or agencies are completed in a timely manner
• Complete Interpretative Summary based on assessment data and the diagnostic interview.
• Works with Clinical Team in assigning person(s)-served to appropriate treatment services.
• Maintain/improve professional competencies through training activities and/or other educational means.
• Participates in clinical staffing of person(s)-served to include attendance of meetings and/or written notes regarding person(s)-served cooperation and participation with program expectations.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.