DT Assistant Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Assistant Day Treatment Coordinator/Therapist assists with planning, developing, coordinating, and operating Rehab Day Treatment services and provides clinical services to clients with mental illness in the JBS Mental Health Authority Rehab Day Treatment Program. The role coordinates services provided as part of the program and also provides therapist services for the Extended Care Programs (Jefferson, Vaughn Circle, 39th Ave., Yardley, and Windover) and Woodlawn 10-bed Transitional Group Home. Normal hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Hours may vary to accommodate after-hours and weekend on-call needs, and may also vary based on client and program needs.
Requirements
- Master's degree in behavioral science or a related mental health discipline, with emphasis on managing the chronically or seriously mentally ill population.
- At least two years of direct clinical service after receiving a master's-level degree.
- Valid Alabama driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the agency's automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on the agency policy.
- Knowledge of mental illness syndromes, treatment strategies, assessment criteria, and patient management techniques.
- Ability to manage and supervise employees in a Rehab Day Treatment program.
- Ability to provide individual, group, and family therapy.
- Ability to provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals.
- Ability to provide crisis intervention techniques and strategies.
Nice To Haves
- Licensure in the candidate's professional discipline is preferred.
- Management experience that includes personnel supervision in a Rehab Day Treatment or clinical setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the ongoing development and operation of the Rehab Day Treatment Program and coordinate its activities.
- Assist with coordination of clinical services provided through the Rehab Day Treatment Program.
- Coordinate physician visits with clients through the Treatment Team/Clinic.
- Participate in initial admissions and intake, including completing intakes, mental assessments, and recovery plans for assigned clients.
- Complete three-month recovery plan updates and assist with treatment plan reviews for assigned clients.
- Provide individual and group therapy.
- Participate in screening and selecting new clients entering the MI Residential Program.
- Participate in the referral process for clients discharged from the MI Residential Program.
- Oversee completion of required billing information and ongoing clinical chart documentation for clients seen at the Rehab Day Treatment Program.
- Participate as a member of the Treatment Team for assigned homes and other programs as needed.
- Participate in planning and implementation of the Rehab Day Treatment Program budget.
- Facilitate care for clients in the Rehab Day Treatment Program as needed.
- Participate in the on-call structure for the MI Residential Program.
- Coordinate Double Trouble Support Groups provided at the Day Treatment Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
