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SHIELDS for Families · 3 months ago

Clinical Coordinator LMFT LCSW or Licensed Psychologist

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$85K/yr - $100K/yr

2+ years exp

SHIELDS for Families is a behavioral health organization seeking a Clinical Coordinator. The role involves providing supervision and clinical support for program therapists, coordinating clinical support services, and performing various administrative and supervisory duties.

Addiction TreatmentChild CareHealth CareMental HealthNon ProfitPersonal HealthRehabilitation

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Providing supervision and clinical support for program therapists

Coordinating clinical support services to participants to assist with goal setting, linkages and referral resources

Perform administrative and supervisory duties to include billing, Q.A. Reports, review of clinical documentation and training new staff

May represent Mental Health Administration and/or Management at community meetings

Understanding, support and maintenance of all programmatic contractual requirements

Maintain weekly individual and group supervision with all clinical staff

Maintain BBS specific documentation

Maintain continuing education requirements and complete BBS supervisory training

Assist in the weekly review of clinical documentation. Provide appropriate feedback to staff and follow up on necessary corrections

Facilitated monthly case conferences with MH case managers and therapists

Consult with staff on case problems and legal/ethical issues. Review all suspected abuse reports prior to submission to DCFS/APS, and SHIELDS administration

Responsible for providing clinical documentation training to new staff in the program

Plan, develop, and participate in staff development and other staff training activities

Collaborate with consumers, other professional staff and outside agencies when clinically appropriate

Network with peers in other community service agencies to share ideas and resources, develop effective programs, solve common problems and maintain a professional network of referral sources for mental health services

Assist in facilitating a client being placed on a 5150 or voluntary hospitalization, either by accompanying the client/family to the Psychiatric Hospital, or by contacting the PET Team/Police to have the client placed on 5150 hold

Reviews staff charts and documentation of client services, ensuring compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Department of Mental Health contract and other related agencies’ standards and guidelines

Develops and maintains supervisory skills through seminars, workshops, or other forms of training/education related to working with adults with a history of mental illness

Attends and participates in program, Agency staff meetings; and related community agency meetings as required/requested

May represent Program Coordinator at community meetings if necessary

Performs other duties as requested, directed or assigned

Not use or disclose protected health information about any member or other party in compliance with SHIELDS policies related to state or federal laws such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

Use appropriate safeguards to protect the confidentiality of such information

Report to SHIELDS management any use or disclosure of protected health information not permitted by SHIELDS policies related to state or federal laws such as HIPAA

Participate in SHIELDS training or briefings on HIPAA information as scheduled

Consult with supervisor on any issues or questions about compliance under SHIELDS policies related to state or federal laws such as HIPAA

Review weekly documentation and provide appropriate feedback to staff. Follow up with staff to ensure that any necessary corrections are made

Responsible for ongoing communication/collaboration with SHIELDS Administration. Facilitate weekly case consultation

Participate in the development of performance evaluations

Facilitate the handling of staff disciplinary actions in coordination with the Program Manager

Provide consultation and training to team members regarding model specific information and techniques

Qualification

Crisis interventionIndividual counselingSupervision trainingHIPAA complianceDocumentation guidelinesBasic advocacy skillsCultural sensitivityMicrosoft OfficeTeam collaborationEffective communicationDecision making

Required

A working knowledge of conducting individual counseling sessions for those with a history of mental illness and their families

Strong working knowledge of crisis intervention and individual counseling, documentation, psychiatric intern supervision, and multicultural and socio-economic issues

Know and comply with Agency policies and procedures, HIPAA, Department of Mental Health, policies and documentation guidelines, and other state/federal regulations relating to service programs for adults with a history of mental illness

Basic advocacy skills

Present ideas, information, and viewpoints clearly, both verbally and in writing

Efficiently use the personal computer to include a variety of word processing software

Utilize analysis, experience, and judgment to make decisions

Demonstrate commitment to team objectives and SHIELDS For Families philosophies

Adapt to changing needs by acquiring new skills and knowledge

Current California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency's insurance carrier

Provides services within a culturally sensitive, ethnic informed model of practice and is respectful to the community and clients

These requirements are typically met by a combination of education at a Master's level and experience that includes two years' experience working with individuals with a history of mental illness in a social service/mental health environment. (LMFT, LCSW or Licensed Psychologist required)

The employee in this position must be able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of him/herself or others