Clinical Coordinator - Master's Level

Behavioral Health - Teen Treatment Foster Care Program Clinician

Requirements: 

• Master’s Degree from an accredited university in the area of social work or counseling.
• 3 or more years of relevant mental health experience working with children / adolescents; child welfare experience is a plus.
• LCSW / LMHC / LMFT licensure is preferred
• Driver’s License Must be in good standing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficient in computer programs and software

Salary: $44,000 to $58,000 / annually / Salary, exempt position to include some evening and weekend hours.

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job Description: 

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for providing clinical assessment, coordinating care and supporting treatment foster parents to ensure placement stability. Functions as a member of the client’s treatment team as outlined in the policy and procedures manual.

• Recognizes and reports signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect.
• Progress notes contain clinically appropriate data submitted in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of client needs based on the age and functioning level of the client.
• Consistently includes the parent/guardian in client care.
• Ensures all treatment team members are educated and instructed on individual needs that are pertinent to clients’ stay.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the client’s needs based upon the age and functioning level of the client.
• Provides education to client and parent/guardian regarding special needs of the client according to the client’s abilities.
• Conducts initial home visit with each child within 72 hours of placement.
• Completes intake assessment to include treatment recommendations and safety planning at initial home visit.
• Conducts clinically appropriate number of home visits to each treatment home.
• Conducts clinically appropriate number of family support group sessions.
• Provides crisis-call response for assigned treatment foster parents
• Models appropriate and professional behavior (i.e., dress, habits, personality, tact, etc.).
• Relates with clients, parents, peers and the general public in a respectful and professional manner in person and phone interaction.
• Performs other duties that may be assigned.

Physical Demands:

The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; ability to manipulate objects with hands/fingers.

Medical Benefits, 401K matching and PTO offered.