Treatment Team Coordinator

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Waco, TX

8d•$3,101 - $4,366•Onsite

About The Position

The Treatment Team Coordinator performs complex, journey-level administrative support work and routinely interacts with treatment team members. As a member of the treatment team, the coordinator plays an important role in treatment planning meetings by gathering input from all disciplines and compiling it into written drafts of Person-Centered Recovery Plans (PCRPs). The role works under general supervision, with moderate latitude to use initiative and independent judgment. The position is based at Waco Center for Youth, a psychiatric residential treatment facility serving youth ages 13 through 17 with emotional difficulties and/or behavioral problems. Its treatment philosophy emphasizes both behavior change and understanding of self and others, with the mission of providing adolescents comprehensive psychiatric residential treatment services. The position is full-time, nonexempt, and not eligible for telework. Travel may be required up to 15%. Flexibility in work hours may be required, and overtime or extended hours may be necessary. The role may also support disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activation, which could involve an alternate shift pattern or location.

Requirements

Graduate from a standard senior high school or equivalent, or have at least two years of experience in a professional support role.
Possess a valid Texas driver's license or obtain one within 90 days of hire to drive a state vehicle.
Applicants with an out-of-state driver's license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of licensure.
Meet HHSC Fleet Management policy requirements for driving and be able to drive state vehicles and golf carts.
Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality rules.
Knowledge of electronic medical records.
Proficient computer skills and written-language skills, including spelling, punctuation, and medical and psychiatric terminology.
Skill in using standard office equipment and software.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into clear, concise written documents.
Ability to coordinate team members so plans and reviews are finalized according to policy.
Ability to be productive and responsible in a professional environment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
Pass required fingerprint criminal background, pre-employment drug, and registry checks.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old to work at a state-operated facility; applicants for Waco and Terrell Centers for Youth must be at least 21 years old.
Comply with HHSC immunization policy and State Hospital operating procedures related to immunizations.

Responsibilities

Collect, synthesize, transcribe, and enter treatment recommendations from treatment team members, patients, Local Mental Health Authorities, and relevant others into individualized Person-Centered Recovery Plans in the medical record.
Prepare recovery plans that reflect individuals’ goals, strengths, preferences, needs, and person-centered interventions.
Enter comprehensive treatment and recovery plans and updates accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record, including treatment goals, interventions, and staff assignments.
Maintain treatment and recovery plan documentation in accordance with applicable Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and The Joint Commission standards.
Develop and maintain a tracking system to ensure plans are completed on time, individualized, and updated when recommended by the treatment team.
Coordinate, schedule, and attend treatment team meetings.
Maintain electronic and paper files.
Participate in mandatory, program-specific, and other required training.
Serve as a liaison for program staff, patients, and centralized rehabilitation staff to ensure patient recovery plan interventions are documented.
Participate in or support agency disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations activities, which may require an alternate shift pattern or work location.
Attend work regularly and perform other assigned duties.