CHMC - TREATMENT COORDINATOR

North Star Health Alliance • Ogdensburg, NY

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About The Position

The Mental Health Treatment Coordinator plans and facilitates comprehensive care for patients, bridging inpatient treatment and outpatient recovery. The position supports a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to mental wellness by coordinating treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, family involvement, and continuity of care through discharge. The coordinator also helps maintain a secure, therapeutic environment while following patient-safety protocols, HIPAA confidentiality requirements, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology.
• Valid New York State Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) license is required if the candidate holds an MSW.
• Current BLS certification.
• PMCS (Preventing and Managing Crisis Situations) training.
• Strong knowledge and clinical understanding of working with mentally ill populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build rapport with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and with varied personalities.
• High attention to detail in monitoring patient progress and maintaining clinical documentation.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with electronic health records.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW).

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and update individualized care plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Apply psychotherapeutic techniques in group settings and provide psychoeducation to patients and their families.
• Coordinate with outpatient providers to support continuity of care during hospitalization and transitions after discharge.
• Facilitate family participation in the treatment process.
• Follow patient-safety protocols, HIPAA confidentiality requirements, and regulatory standards to maintain a secure environment.
• Monitor patient progress and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Support quality assurance and maintain a clean, therapeutic environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time