Clinical Coordinator - RCS

SUMMARY  

In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Department Director improve the quality of care in rehabilitation/recovery services, provide direction and supervision to program staff and may manage an assigned caseload of persons served by performing the following duties.

SHIFT: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 8:30p - 4:30p; Wednesday 12:00p - 8:00 pm. 

CORE FUNCTIONS 

• Create and maintain a positive work environment with the focus on developing team integration, motivation and supporting staff whenever possible.
• Supervise staff by utilizing appropriate principles of integrated care, management techniques, including day-to-day direction, scheduling, training, crisis management, risk assessment and evaluation. Supervision is ultimately related to clinical interventions, quality of care and the welfare of persons served.
• Conduct and keep record of staff meetings as needed.
• Works directly in treatment relationship with small assigned case load of clients in individual, group and/or family therapy.
• Responsible for conducting chart reviews, reviewing intake charts and processing discharges.  Review management of cases, assignments, case problems, issues and methods of treatment and service providing. 
• Attend internal and external meetings as directed.
• Work in collaboration with funding sources to ensure compliance with contracts.
• Maintain records and provide reports including daily census.
• Assist the Department Director in long range planning and quality improvement.
• Assume all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Master’s Degree and License or License eligible.  Co-occurring competencies and/or credentials are a plus.

• Knowledge of principles and techniques of counseling, crisis intervention, and/or case management. 
• Understanding of and ability to provide integrated care for individuals with co-occurring disorders. 
• Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the care of clients. 
• Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, and mental illness. 
• Knowledge of community resources. 
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative professional relationships.  Excellent communication skills. 
• Ability to project a professional image.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

Incumbents may be required to secure professional certification and/or license.  Valid Connecticut driver's license may be required.