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Clinical Coordinator

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Tina Klem Serenity House - Bridgeport, CT
Full Time

Description

SUMMARY  

The Clinical Coordinator for the Tina Klem Serenity House Program is responsible for overseeing the delivery of comprehensive clinical services to individuals aged eighteen (18) or older with serious and persistent psychiatric disorders, or co-occurring serious psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders. This role involves coordinating admissions, clinical interventions, case management, discharge planning, and establishing collaborative relationships within the behavioral health service system.

 

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 Head of Residential services provides general direction and supervision to departmental staff and may manage an assigned caseload of clients by performing the following duties.

 

HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; one late shift required per week 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm or 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

 

CORE FUNCTIONS 

  • Creates and maintains a positive work environment with a focus on developing team integration and motivating/supporting staff whenever possible.
  • May conduct screenings, coordinate new admissions, and makes every effort to maintain utilization rates at 90%+, communicates and collaborates with medical personnel referring clients to ensure medical clearance and documentation of such prior to admissions.
  • Works with Department Head in close collaboration with on-site medical staff and other health care personnel in community re: client evaluation, diagnosis, and behavioral and medical treatment se At least three years of full-time work experience in SUD services
  • Independently licensed by the state in their respective discipline
  • Conducts face-to-face clinical supervision for a minimum of one hour per week for all clinical staff with or without a professional license. May utilize group supervision once per month. Supervises counseling staff by utilizing appropriate principles of integrated care, management techniques, including day-to-day direction, scheduling, training, crisis management, risk assessment and evaluations.
  • Must provide 24-hour on-call coverage by telephone during hours when not physically present.
  • Must be able to identify signs and symptoms of acute psychiatric conditions, including psychiatric decompensation.
  • Responsible for supervising and when needed facilitating weekly mental health groups & documenting clinical notes for these groups.
  • Maintains records and provides reports including daily census, DPAS admissions/discharges, service data and co-occurring outcome data.
  • Assists the Department Head in long range planning and quality improvement.
  • Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

 

 

Qualifications

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Master’s degree in the behavioral sciences
  • At least four (4) years’ experience in counseling, case management and the provision and supervision of integrated care.
  • LCSW/LADC/LPC/LMFT or license eligible within one year of hire date.
  • Experience working with individuals with serious and persistent psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
  • Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of principles and techniques of counseling, crisis intervention, and/or case management. 
  • Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the clinical care of persons served. 
  • Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders. 
  • Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and service systems.
  • Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality. 
  • On-site 40 hours per week
  • One evening shift per week
  • Familiarity with evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use treatment.
  • Ability to project a professional image.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

  • LCSW/LADC/LPC/LMFT required. Extensive experience in the provision and supervision of integrated co-occurring treatment. Incumbents may be required to secure additional professional certification and/or license (e.g.) certified co-occurring disorders Professional (CCDP).  A valid Connecticut driver's license may be required.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position operates in a structured, community-based setting staffed twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week. Some evening and weekend hours may be required to accommodate program needs and participant schedules.

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