Assistant Coordinator, Fairhope

AltaPointe Health • Foley, AL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Coordinator is responsible for the clinical, operational, and administrative oversight of outpatient services in Baldwin County ensuring high-quality service delivery, staff supervision, productivity, and compliance with ADMH, Medicaid, Joint Commission, and CCBHC standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in a mental health discipline
• Two (2) years post-master’s experience
• Knowledge in adult and child/adolescent behavioral health competencies (within 6 months)
• Knowledge of Psychiatric disorders across populations
• Knowledge of Growth and development (intellectual, emotional, physical, spiritual)
• Knowledge of Community resources
• Knowledge of Co-occurring disorders and addiction
• Knowledge of Cultural diversity
• Knowledge of Family dynamics and parenting
• Knowledge of Effects of abuse and neglect
• Knowledge of Behavior management and crisis intervention (including non-violent crisis intervention)
• Knowledge of Psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Knowledge of Educational methods for behavioral health populations
• Knowledge of CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths)
• Knowledge of Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH), Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards

Nice To Haves

• Licensure preferred (LPC, LMSW, LICSW, or equivalent)

Responsibilities

• Directs and organizes clinic
• Assists in program planning, development, and implementation
• Monitors program goals aligned with organizational strategy
• Ensures program standards and objectives are met
• Identifies problems and implements effective solutions
• Monitors contracts and budget (if applicable)
• Monitors caseloads and productivity of staff
• Ensures staff provide quality services
• Provides staff coverage for crisis intervention
• Collaborates with internal programs, school systems, and community partners
• Demonstrates ability to assess and de-escalate crisis situations
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Provides clinical supervision
• Demonstrates competency in child/adolescent behavioral health
• Interviews and screens applicants per HR policies
• Provides staff orientation and training
• Applies personnel policies consistently
• Completes performance evaluations
• Promotes team-based treatment
• Provides leadership and supervision (individual and group)
• Ensures staff competency
• Participates in clinical supervision and consultation
• Incorporates feedback for improvement
• Enhances clinical and leadership skills
• Conducts daily huddles
• Oversees referrals and screenings
• Coordinates intake scheduling and assignments
• Oversees admissions
• Monitors treatment plan approvals
• Oversees transfers and transitions of care
• Participates in MDT (Multi-Disciplinary Team) meetings
• Oversees DHR reporting (as applicable)
• Reviews crisis reports and ensures follow-up
• Brings crisis reports to huddle (with Assistant Director, Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services)
• Supports crisis intervention coverage
• Oversees crisis response processes
• Oversees notes and billing accuracy
• Ensures documentation is timely and compliant
• Oversees treatment plan development and approvals
• Ensures documentation supports medical necessity
• Oversees audit readiness
• Oversees parent/guardian communication processes
• Ensures calls are returned timely (within 24 hours)
• Addresses urgent parent concerns immediately
• Oversees complaint resolution and escalation
• Ensures documentation of all parent interactions
• Identifies trends in parent concerns and implements improvements
• Monitors productivity
• Oversees case load management
• Oversees daily schedules and staffing
• Reviews timecards and clockings
• Reviews Mileage
• Oversees purchasing and resource needs
• Coordinates work orders
• Oversees notebook review and documentation tracking
• Oversees new therapist supervision
• Coordinates staff trainings (treatment plans, documentation)
• Oversees Relias training compliance
• Supports intern development
• Develop programming to support AOP and COP interns
• Provides reflective supervision (including Littles (0-5) program as needed)
• Participates in BCBE meetings
• Participates in Federal Program meetings
• Participates in Children’s Policy Council (CPC)
• Attends school-based collaboration meetings annually
• Supports special programs (e.g., camps)
• Daily Huddle participation
• Monthly DMH Huddles
• Monthly Child & Family Huddles
• Intensive Home Services supervision (as needed)
• Aftercare reporting
• TPR team assignments
• JCL commitments and training
• Quarterly meetings
• Monthly meetings with Prevention Supervisor (BCBE)
• Orientation of new counselors with school systems
• Clinic visits across all locations
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Participates in committees
• Completes tasks timely
• Uses community resources appropriately
• Maintains licensure and CEUs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level