Clinical Coordinator I

Community Solutions • Morgan Hill, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Under the general supervision of the Program Manager, the Clinical Coordinator I – Community Support Services provides clinical consultation and direction of client care and referrals to the staff, develops and maintains competent, quality client services and well-coordinated community education efforts to ensure contract requirements are met. The Clinical Coordinator I – Community Support Services collaborates with public and community-based agencies, as needed, to ensure quality service delivery. Services are provided throughout Santa Clara and San Benito Counties.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in mental health profession
• a minimum of two years direct client work experience in related field.
• Experience working with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues.
• In collaboration with various County Services, experience working with systems to meet requirements of the Agency and contracts.
• Must be able to receive a criminal recordsClearnce as required by specific programs, licensing regulations and Community Solutions practices.
• Obtain and remain qualified for County 5150 Hold authorization.
• Requires an automobile to perform routine job duties.
• Must be registered and in good standing with California Board of Behavioral Science (BBS) as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), and Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
• Possess a valid California driver’s license, current car insurance and a good driving record as documented by a DMV report and consistent with the Agency’s liability insurance requirements.
• Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work directly as an employee for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• The individual will preferably be bilingual and bicultural.
• Clinical knowledge and expertise within scope of practice in group, family and individual therapy.
• Empowerment, advocacy and support techniques for victims/survivors of violence, people with mental health disorders or substance abuse issues.
• Working knowledge of wellness and recovery concepts and program documentation.
• Working knowledge of community resources in Santa Clara County and surrounding areas.
• Working knowledge of Evidence Based Practices.
• Working knowledge of outcome driven care.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and program coordination to ensure the needs of clients are met and services meet contract and/or certification requirements.
• Coordinates staff and the program’s clinical activities and reports/updates Program Manager and Coordinators on status.
• Assigns schedules and monitors caseloads in partnership with managers, for staff, interns and volunteers.
• Reviews charts on a weekly basis with staff to ensure audit ready charts.
• Supports audit practices for the program.
• Emails staff and copies the Director, managers and admin support on the outcome of auditing results with follow up email for any needed corrections with reports/updates to Program Manager.
• Provides Program Manager with weekly program status on meeting documentation requirements and timelines.
• Responsible for coordination for clinical care to provide for clients’ stated needs and goals.
• Supervises the clinical skills development of interns, trainees and waivered employees.
• Conducts initial orientation, training and development.
• Responsible for all required documentation and reporting required by the academic programs and the BBS process as assigned by Program Manager.
• Enforces all Agency protocols, including Medi-Cal and non Medi-Cal procedures.
• Provides feedback on response forms to referral sources, follows up on pending referrals, ensures timelines are met and referrals are opened and discharged within program timelines.
• Monitors chart documentation timelines, tracks and evaluates program outcomes and submits progress reports in a timely manner, as assigned.
• Responds to phone calls and emails within 24 hours on business days unless eventuation circumstances exist.
• Resolve outstanding issues collaboratively using strength-based solutions focused approach.
• Attends and participates in Agency meetings and contributes to continuous quality improvement activities to enhance team and program development.
• Consistently uses strength-based, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and solution focused problem-solving skills.
• Maintains excellent customer service skills with internal and external customers.
• Leads regular meeting with program staff and/or volunteers in order to train, scheduled services, plan, anticipate and overcome obstacles and share information as assigned.
• Attends all County/community meetings as assigned and shares pertinent information with the team.
• Provides direct services, as needed.
• Provides back-up crisis response coverage for evening and after hours.
• Responds to crisis situations and assists staff, clients and their families with problem resolution.
• Performs involuntary hospitalization assessments and arranges for hospitalization, if necessary, may serve as an expert witness in court cases.
• Conducts screening, intake and assessments and carries a caseload, as assigned.
• Assesses clients’ needs and goals to determine appropriate resources, including the referral to professional services without delay.
• Completed detailed clinical records and other required documentation in accordance with agency, program and regulatory requirements.
• Reviews and sign off on clinical documentation within Agency timelines for paraprofessional staff, and other staff, as assigned.
• Reinforces current policies/procedures and recommends changes/improvements as needed.
• Provides education, training and presentations to staff, volunteers, clients, families and the community.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with appropriate community organizations and system provides.
• Successfully completes all training requirements for this position to ensure agency and contract compliance.
• Frequent travel required
• Employee must have the ability to operate their personal or Agency motor vehicle to participate in client visits, provide daily transportation of clients and/or other assigned Agency business.
• May participate in on-call and after-hours rotation, as needed.
• Flexible schedule may be required to work some evenings and weekends.
• Performs first aid as needed based on training and certification.

Benefits

• 100% of premiums paid by employer for full-time employees and eligible dependent children
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 5% employer match
• 3-weeks paid vacation to start
• 13 paid holidays; 96 sick hours per year (inclusive of self-care/mental health days)
• Longevity bonuses
• Generous family medical leave for eligible employees
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Staff learning and development and robust in-house training opportunities
• Employee-led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Resource Group

What This Job Offers

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