Clinical Program Coordinator

Job Description

Serve as the designated multidisciplinary team leader that is responsible for:

Interview/assess clients mental health needs and perform individual and group therapy services.

Document, review, and maintain accurate case records and relevant clinical information.

Provide counseling and appraisal services to individuals or groups designed to develop an understanding of personal problems, to define goals, to plan activities to assess an individual’s aptitudes, attitudes, abilities, achievements, interests, and personal characteristics as these are related to personal social concerns, and educational progress.

Implementing the CSSP’s delivery of all home and community-based services included in the person’s treatment plan.

Directly supervising the CSSP employees performing the home and community-based services included in the person’s treatment plan.

Assist with interviews/selections of paraprofessionals.

Qualifications:

Must holds one (1) of the following State of Arkansas licenses or certifications: Master's degree in counseling or social work

Current Arkansas license LAC, LMSW, PLMSW, preferred LPC, LCSW, LMFT

Effective written and verbal communication skills

The ability to multitask.

The ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Utilize resources efficiently and effectively toward program and organizational goals, working with staff to balance workload and effort.

Mental health assessments, treatment planning and direct services.

Responsible for plan of care, periodic reviews, individual, group and family psychotherapy, case conceptualization, consultation, and supervision of paraprofessional staff.

Must have knowledge and possess de-escalation techniques, CPR and First Aid Certification and meet yearly continuing education requirements.

Knowledge of signs and symptoms of mental illness and general knowledge of psychotropic medications, i.e. benefits, risks, and side effects.

Knowledge of the mental health system and legal system, community resources, entitlements and benefits of the population served.

Maintain healthy relationships, advocate for the people to ensure needs are met through a Person-Centered approach according to policy and procedure.

Monitor the health and safety of members, the signs and symptoms of their mental illness, reporting any concerns to the appropriate staff.

Utilize a team approach to ensure services prescribed are provided in compliance with all policies and procedures.

Maintain communications with the Director of Clinical Services and Executive Director.

Provide after hours, on-call coverage as assigned.

Ensure all documentation is completed timely.

Responds to request from the Utilization Department for additional information on reconsiderations, peer-to-peer, and extension of benefits.

Ensure adequate information is provided by coordinating with 911 monitor/guardian/other for Tier Assessments scheduled times.

Ensures that any court orders or legal issues are attended to timely and documented accurately in the clinical record.Company Description

Countryside Lodge of Harrison is a CSSP, operating a 16 bed Therapeutic Community for adults 21 and older with serious mental illnesses and IDD. Our mission is to empower individuals with disabilities to live meaningful, self-directed lives in a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment. Countryside Lodge of Harrison is committed to providing high-quality services that promote independence, personal growth, and community engagement.

Full-time