Social Service Coordinator 1, Licensed

Aspire Behavioral Health•Colquitt, GA

41d

About The Position

Under general to limited supervision, performs social services functions at an advanced level to consumers and their families. Responsibilities include completion of complex psychosocial assessments, treatment team participation, treatment planning/ monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to consumers requiring complex intervention, including those who are homicidal, suicidal or exhibit life-threatening behaviors; determines necessity for involuntary commitment; may execute orders of involuntary commitment; provides clinical training to professional social services staff; performs assessments for court depositions, legal proceedings and eligibility determinations. May supervise professional and/or Para-professional social services staff. One position will serve as manager of assigned unit. Provide clinical oversight and supervision for the Community Support Team programming. Ensure program operates with the service guideline standards at all times. Facilitates service contract by all team members weekly and weekly team meetings. Will provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provide patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Provide clinical oversight and supervision for the Community Support Team programming. Ensure program operates with the service guideline standards at all times. Facilitates service contract by all team members weekly and weekly team meetings. Will provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provide patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services. Provides persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.

Requirements

Applicant must posses a minimum of a Master's degree in the behavioral health field with applied clinical practice for a minimum of three-years (e.g. Counseling, social work, psychology, or related field)
Four years clinical experience in the provision of therapeutic services delivery to individuals with MHAD problems (e.g. Case management, outreach, prevention, individual/group/family therapy, assessment/testing/evaluation and development of treatment plans and supervision of behavioral health care staff)
Successful candidate must also possess full Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists
A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to position
Pre-employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for appointment to position
Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration
An official transcript required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resources Department
Entry qualifications include a Master's Degree with license and three years of postgraduate related experience, with at least one year being in a supervisory role OR Master's Degree and three years experience at the lower level or position equivalent (HCP122)

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or equivalence
Substance abuse certification as a CAC or MAC
Management experience with budgets
Independently developed intensive treatment plans and clinical assessments
Advanced knowledge-base of the DSM-IV
Supervised/directed clinical staff toward obtaining licensure requirements
Experience working at a hospital or Community Service Board as a clinician

Responsibilities

Completion of complex psychosocial assessments
Treatment team participation
Treatment planning/ monitoring and discharge planning
Provides counseling/therapy to consumers requiring complex intervention, including those who are homicidal, suicidal or exhibit life-threatening behaviors
Determines necessity for involuntary commitment
May execute orders of involuntary commitment
Provides clinical training to professional social services staff
Performs assessments for court depositions, legal proceedings and eligibility determinations
May supervise professional and/or Para-professional social services staff
Provide clinical oversight and supervision for the Community Support Team programming
Ensure program operates with the service guideline standards at all times
Facilitates service contract by all team members weekly and weekly team meetings
Provide patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services
Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis
Administers and coordinates services and activities of specialized youth and young adult programs
Counsels' clients in individual and groups sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life
Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in a treatment care plan
Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and provides access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education
Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client
Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records
Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans
Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services
Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs
Supervises and plans work of assigned staff