Clinical Coordinator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, or equivalent, accredited degree
• Energetic, innovative style with the ability to engage children, youth and family members in services
• Enthusiastic and optimistic approach, encouraging ongoing participation of all involved
• Natural ability to work with others through a genuine strengths-based approach, appreciating unique qualities and assets of all involved
• Should be able to participate in on-call rotation responsibilities, which will be discussed in our screening process.
• Passion for helping families stay together
• Embraces a multi-cultural environment
• Valid driver’s license & current automobile insurance, reliable transportation with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to visually assess safety in the community and family homes
• Ability to meet with clients and colleagues in homes and community locations as needed
• Support and uphold the mission, beliefs and values of Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services

Nice To Haves

• Preference for a flexible schedule rather than a traditional, fixed, 8-5, Monday through Friday, facility-based position.

Responsibilities

• Provide intensive and strength based therapeutic mental health services and supports to children, youth and families in the community including: assessing for immediate safety and stabilization needs, treatment plan development, safety and crisis planning, child and family team meeting facilitation, on-going assessment and evaluation of current treatment planning strategies, goals, and outcomes.
• Meet and engage the family communicating compassion, support, respect and enthusiasm for them and your role as a helper.
• Provide and/or arrange necessary crisis response and stabilization services, completing and communicating the safety/crisis plan with family and others.
• Respond to crises in a prompt, effective and collaborative manner.
• Prepare the family for next steps in the intervention (e.g., team development, planning process, natural supports, etc.).
• Customize helping approaches to fit the family’s uniqueness, personality, culture and interest.
• Brainstorm and negotiate strategies that build on child and family strengths.
• Consult with clinical supervisor, mental health specialists and others as needed and incorporate recommendations.
• Meet productivity and documentation standards using collaborative problem-solving strategies to ensure complete, accurate and strength-based documentation for all children/youth and families served.
• Provide and/or facilitate the provision of a range of therapeutic responses that support the overall plan (including individual and family therapies).
• Utilize parent/family expertise in problem solving around specific needs.
• Modify and adjust individual intervention techniques for each situation without changing the direction of the plan.
• Facilitate placement into foster care, as needed, while ensuring necessary paperwork is completed and notifications made.
• Facilitate others, including a team, to implement the plan from beginning.
• Reevaluate, modify, and redesign plan based on new information.
• Inspire confidence in the child, family and other team members about their strengths and ability to transition successfully.
• Arrange and negotiate a process for ongoing formal and informal services and supports.
• Create and practice a plan for aftercare supports and response post CCS involvement.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other Clinicians and Clinical Care Coordinators.
• This position will be based out of FBH Olympia/Shelton/Yelm office, designated site(s) will be communicated by FBH Olympia leadership team.
• This position requires scheduling flexibility to meet the needs of youth and families served.
• The services we offer will be provided in community-based settings and in family homes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Dental
• Vision
• Pension
• Limited Flexible Savings Account [Section 125 & Section 132]
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holiday
• CCS/CHS 403(b) Employee Savings Plan.
• Supplemental insurances: Long Term Disability, Life and Accidental Death, and Liability
• Extensive training in multiple clinical approaches as well as training in other areas
• Daily and weekly supervision and support with your Clinical Supervisor, as needed