IOP Coordinator

YMCA OF THE JERSEY SHORE•Matawan, NJ

5d•$40 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The IOP Coordinator coordinates the clinical and administrative duties of the Adult Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) and carries a caseload of 12–14 adults and/or adolescents with substance use and co-occurring disorders. The role provides clinical services in accordance with agency licensure and accreditation requirements, including evaluation, treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, referrals, discharge planning, and monitoring client progress related to psychotropic medication. Treatment approaches include Stages of Change Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, and other effective methods. The coordinator manages IOP intake follow-up, the program waiting list, referral-source consultations, monthly client progress reports, fee-for-service billing preparation and reports, insurance authorizations, and required records. The position also serves as an agency liaison to Drug Court and other referral sources, family members, probation, school personnel, and insurers. It is responsible for maintaining at least 10 active clients at the IOP level of care and participating in marketing efforts to generate referrals. The role includes individual sessions and, as needed, conjoint, family, and group sessions. The coordinator participates in monthly Drug Court team meetings, attends outpatient staff meetings and clinical supervision, and interviews, orients, trains, and oversees graduate-level students and interns in IOP. The position requires professional and positive representation of the YMCA in the community and support for YMCA Annual Campaign fundraising efforts.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Counseling, Social Work, or another related Human Services concentration.
New Jersey licensure as LAC/LPC or LSW/LCSW, or eligibility for such licensure.
Training and experience in substance abuse treatment.
Competency in planning treatment for co-occurring services.
Familiarity with and understanding of the IOP level of care.
Competency in individual, group, and family therapy.
Ability to conduct diagnostic interviews to identify co-occurring disorders and formulate relevant treatment plans.
Ability to speak and write clearly and concisely.
Ability to apply a motivational approach to treatment and engage clients and their parents or guardians.
High level of cultural competence, sensitivity, and responsiveness.
Ability to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
Ability to build rapport, listen for understanding and meaning, and use non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior.
Ability to assess personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and understand how they affect job performance.

Nice To Haves

LCADC or CADC licensure, or eligibility for such licensure.

Responsibilities

Coordinate all clinical aspects of the Adult IOP, including intake follow-up, the program waiting list, and consultations with referral sources.
Coordinate the administrative aspects of the Adult IOP, including monthly client progress reports, fee-for-service billing preparation and reports, insurance authorizations, and required recordkeeping.
Carry a caseload of 12–14 adults and/or adolescents receiving individual sessions.
Provide conjoint, family, and/or group sessions as needed.
Provide evaluative services, treatment planning, clinical treatment, referrals, therapeutic interventions, and discharge planning.
Monitor client progress related to psychotropic medication.
Apply Stages of Change Theory, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, and other effective therapeutic approaches.
Act as a liaison between the agency and referral sources, and consult with family, probation, school personnel, insurers, and other relevant parties.
Maintain a minimum of 10 active clients in the IOP level of care and engage in marketing efforts to obtain referrals.
Participate in monthly Drug Court team meetings.
Interview, orient, train, and oversee graduate-level students and interns involved in IOP.
Maintain professional records and demonstrate proficiency with the Electronic Health Record.
Adhere to confidentiality limits required by law and licensing.
Attend and actively participate in outpatient staff meetings and clinical supervision.
Represent the YMCA professionally and positively in the community and with agency referral resources, and support YMCA Annual Campaign fundraising efforts.