Outpatient Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Outpatient Coordinator will assist in program development, marketing, staff training and service monitoring for the clinic’s outpatient program. This position will take the lead role in coordinating the activities of the outpatient team as well as collecting and report all necessary data to the supervisor. This position will also maintain a caseload with children in our outpatient services.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in social work, psychology or other related human service field required.
• Registration/licensure as a social worker, counselor, or psychologist in the State of Michigan required.
• At least two years direct clinical experience in providing outpatient services to families and youth required. This includes assessment, intervention, and treatment planning.

COMPETENCIES AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of childhood social, emotional, and cognitive disabilities required along with basic knowledge of behavioral interventions to treat these disabilities.
• Willingness to provide group training/education to other professionals required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, function independently off site and demonstrate good follow through and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds who have multiple needs or problems.
• Ability to work cooperatively and responsibly as a member of a team with colleagues, supervisors, agency staff and community referral contacts.
• Ability to develop treatment plans and coordinate needed services to fulfill plans.
• Ability to role model appropriate child-handling techniques to parents and staff.
• Development and implementation of Individualized Plan of Service utilizing Person Centered Planning.
• Ability to make critical decisions independent of immediate supervision.
• Knowledge of community resources and linkages.
• Knowledge of theory and intervention with youth and family systems treatment and good understanding of child development, parent/child attachment and common medical and behavioral issues required.
• Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services and in brief and time-limited therapy.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and support to youth and families in outpatient programming.
• Provide anticipatory guidance to other professionals working with the outpatient population.  This includes training, technical assistance, and monitoring and coordination of assessments and interventions for children.
• Provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning and therapy services with measurable objectives in the home setting. Provide support and crisis intervention with families involved with the program.
• Assist in identification and reduction of cross-system barriers.
• Train others to assess the need for insight-oriented therapy versus behavior modification techniques for children. 
• Identify and work closely with supervisor and staff on program development and client needs.
• Develop outcome measures for children in outpatient program.
• Work cooperatively as a member of a team with program staff, supervisors, and community referral sources.
• Participate in marketing and outreach activities, develop, and maintain referral relationships schools, medical agencies, and other referral sources.
• Maintain client files.  Submit timely and accurate documentation of services, billing data and required paperwork.
• Monitor program referrals and assignment of caseloads to the outpatient program.  Responsible for working with team members, supervisor, child, families, and community contacts in a manner that is conducive to the philosophy and mission of the program and agency.
• Participate in individual and group supervision.
• Participate in on-going personal and professional development including in-service training, peer review, external workshops and seminars.

LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

• Must have reliable mode of transportation Must possess a current valid State of Michigan chauffeur’s driver’s license and automobile insurance that is insurable. Must meet SFS and our insurance carrier guidelines for the transportation of children/ clients.

Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

EOE/M/F/D/V