Systems of Care Coordinator

Human Service Agency•Watertown, SD

54d

About The Position

Description of Position : Primary responsibilities include performing assessments and ongoing counseling for both families and children as well as providing case management to link people to services needed for success. Will utilize evidence-based practices focusing on juvenile risk factors to improve mental health and to reduce the likelihood of delinquent behavior, including truancy. Services will be strength based and family driven .

Requirements

Bachelor degree in psychology, social work or human development.
Possession of a valid South Dakota driver's license.
Must live within 60 miles of Watertown to allow for timely response to crisis evaluations
Cannot be in the Office of Inspector General (OIG) exclusionary database.

Responsibilities

Consult with schools and community agencies.
Accept referrals and ensure completion of intake paperwork.
Assess and assist families with needs across the life domain and ensure they are informed of service options and community resources.
Complete intakes and conducts individual and family therapy as indicated by needs assessment.
Complete all documentation including assessment, treatment plans, progress notes & outcome measurement tools.
Track students who are deemed truant by the school district & host team meetings to establish services necessary to restore the student to daily attendance & success.
Conduct an assessment of students identified as truant and make referrals or provide in-home individual and family therapy as needed.
Submit monthly SOC billing spreadsheet to the division in addition to regular documentation.
Participate in in-service trainings and staff meetings.
Complete accurate, timely and comprehensive documentation of all clinical services.
Make recommended documentation or clinical changes outlined by supervisor in quality assurance reviews.
Actively provide input in improving the overall quality of services provided both personally and by other departments.
Provide crisis intervention service to clients in the on call rotation and document the interaction in electronic health record.
Complete all required documentation related to client service delivery by month end.
Complete written evaluation within 30 days of client intake.
Complete treatment plan within 30 days of client intake.
Carry a caseload of no more than 20 families in SOC.
Complete treatment plan reviews and outcome measures per ARSD rule.
Terminate clients in EHR within ARSD rule timeline.
Seek out consultation in a timely manner with supervisor(s) or clinical team when in doubt.
Keep supervisor(s) informed of atypical clinical situations as well as informs crisis rotation team of potential crisis situations with client case load.
Maintain discretion and confidentiality as required in all communication with others.
Provide professional & educational presentations to the community as needed.
Demonstrate a positive image of the Human Service Agency by applying effective human relation skills with clients, visitors and other employees.
Stay informed of the latest research, best practices and continuing education opportunities in the mental health field.
Seek continuing education pertinent to position on an annual basis.
Abide by the philosophy, mission, and ethical standards of the Human Service Agency.