Clinical Services Manager

Portage County Ohio•Ravenna, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the JFS Director, the clinical manager will be responsible for ensuring all children residing in the agency’s group home are connected to and receiving the appropriate clinical services. The Clinical Services Manager will also be available to consult with Children Services Managers on clinical needs and services relevant to any children working with the Children Services Division. The Clinical Services Manager will work in partnership with the Program Manager of the Group Home to provide excellent wrap around services and supports for the children residing in the home. This person will also be responsible for the monitoring of behavioral health related COA and ODMHAS standards, licensing, and certification compliance.

Requirements

Ability to operate computers for data input and retrieval.
Proficiency in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, and web browsers (Internet Explorer and Google Chrome).
Knowledge of CRIS-E, OIES, SACWIS, ODAPS, OWCMS, SETS, CFIS, MUNIS, MITS, BUY-IN, eGateway, eQuil, CCIDS, OCLQS, Time Force, Agency’s Digital Imaging systems and other systems as required by program area responsibility.
Ability to operate equipment such as personal computer, printer, calculator, multi-functional copier, fax machine, shredder, cell phone, camera and children’s car seats.
Adherence to Agency Policies.
Attendance & Punctuality.
Attitude & Demeanor.
Communication Skills.
Customer Service.
Ethics.
Independent Decision Making.
Initiative.
Interpersonal Skills.
Professionalism.
Teamwork.
Time Management.
Master’s Degree from an accredited college in Social Work or another appropriate human services field.
Experience working in a clinical capacity with youth in either a counseling agency and/or a residential treatment setting.
Professional licensure required.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform physical activities: walking, standing, kneeling, crawling, bending, twisting, reaching above shoulders, reaching below knees, talking, hearing, driving and repetitive motions.
Visual Activity: seeing job is close to the eyes and far away.
Peripheral and depth perception are also necessary.
Ability to drive at night.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical services for all children in the agency’s group home.
Contact and collaborate with Trauma Informed Clinical Providers to ensure compliance with a Qualified Residential Treatment Program (QRTP).
Provide oversight and maintain all sections of the resident’s file relevant to medical, mental health and medication compliance, ensuring compliance with licensing and QRTP standards.
Coordinate efforts relevant to youth attending medical and therapeutic appointments.
May be responsible for providing transportation to such appointments.
Collaborate with the child’s Care Coordinator through the assigned Managed Care Plan.
Collaborate with community mental health service providers.
Responsible for the development of the resident’s Individual Service Plans (ISP) and scheduling and facilitation of all associated meetings relevant to the resident’s ISP.
Provide oversight over the Token Economy behavior management program.
Coordinate and participate in bimonthly clinical meetings with all youth in the custody of Portage County Job and Family Services Custody with the goal of ensuring clinical treatment goals are transparent and that when least restrictive placements are supporting, timely step-down coordination and wrap around supports are in place for each youth.
Participate in weekly placement meetings with these youth are on the agenda.
Enhance and provide weekly residential placement reports to the JFS Director, Child Protective Services Administration and Program Manager of Child Protective Services.
Participate in weekly placement meetings with the above-named agency representatives to thoroughly discuss report and recommendations associated with transitional placements.
Participate in all schedule Family Team Meetings for residents of the Group Home and youth residing in residential treatment facilities as coordinated by Child Protective Services.
May monitor court-ordered supervised visits between child and family members.
Ensure the documentation and recording of daily behavior and activities of residents, including sleep logs, critical incident reports, police reports, medical files, visitation sheets, and other required reports, logs, or communications.
Identify, develop, and may provide therapeutic opportunities and interventions to address treatment needs of residents.
Develop and maintain positive relations with community partners including Family Court.
May represent JFS at monthly ICAT meetings.
Know and meet ODJFS Rule Requirements and Family First QRTP standards, including training.
Keep current in areas of responsibility by attending skill development conferences, seminars, or State-sponsored programs related to Federal, State laws, rules, and regulations.
Testify in court proceedings and/or prepare and file court-required child welfare documents, as required.
May provide training and service coordination to JFS employees and community partners.
Monitor and assure the group home is behavioral health specific and compliant with all state regulations, licensing requirements and COA/ODMHAS standards.
Must be able to maintain a flexible work schedule.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Operate a motor vehicle as needed to perform the essential functions.
Other duties as assigned.
May assist in training new employees.
Perform other related Essential and Non-Essential functions as needed.
May organize or participate in child/elder workshops.
Make speeches to general public and social services agencies.