What are the responsibilities and job description for the DT Program Coordinator position at JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY?
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Day Treatment Program Coordinator/Therapist
Normal Work Hours/Days: Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00p.m. Hours will vary to accommodate after hour and weekend on-call needs and may vary additionally based on client and program needs.
This is a professional position that involves planning, Treatment services, along with the provision of clinical services for the mentally ill clients in the JBS Mental Health Authority Day Treatment Program. This responsibilities for the MOM Programs (Southern Pines). The Day Treatment Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of Double Trouble support groups provided at Day Treatment Program.
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the ongoing development and operation of the Day Treatment Program and coordination of activities.
Responsible for the coordination of the clinical services provided through the Day Treatment Program and the MOMS Programs (Southern Pines and Wahouma).
Responsible for the coordination of the physician visits with client (Treatment Team/Clinic)
Responsible for conducting initial intakes.
Responsible for providing individual and group therapy.
Participate in the screening and selection process of new clients entering the Ml Day Treatment Program
Participate in the referral process ad clients are discharged from the Ml Residential Program.
Responsible for overseeing the completion of required billing information and ongoing documentation in the clinical charts for clients seen at Day Treatment.
Participate as a member of the Treatment Team for (Southern Pines and Wahouma) and other program as needed.
Participate in the planning and implementation of the Day Treatment Program budget.
Facilitate care as needed for clients in the Day Treatment Program.
Participate in the on-call structure provided for the Day Treatment Program.
Coordinate Double Trouble Support Groups provided at the Day Treatment Program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in behavioral science or related mental health discipline with emphasis on the management of the chronically/seriously mentally ill population. It is required that the Coordinator be licensed (LPC or LCSW) in his or her professional discipline.
Management experience which has included personnel supervision in a Day Treatment or clinical setting.
Minimum of three years of direct clinical service after the MA-level degree was granted.
Valid Alabama Driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:
Knowledge of mental illness syndromes, treatment strategies, assessment criteria and patient management techniques.
Abilities to manage and supervise employees in a Day Treatment program.
Ability to provide individual, group and family therapy.
Ability to provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals.
Ability to provide crisis intervention techniques and strategies.
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