MHS Program Coordinator

Major Goal (s):To represent the therapeutic component on a Multidisciplinary health care team. To provide appropriate and effective therapy to consumers and/or caregivers. To maintain open and clear communication with the LMHP and the other agency staff connected to the client and/or caregiver.Qualifications:Must have a LMSW, PLMFT, PLPC and/or working towards obtaining LPC, LCSW, or LMFT within the state of Louisiana. Key Results Area #1: Administration1.       Conduct job interviews2.       Provide orientation for all new MHR worker3.       Monitor all new employees4.       Complete training on Treatment Plan development for new MHR employees6.       Complete pages 7-8 pages for Concurrent Reviews and submit to LMHP for review and fax to Magellan7.       Construct new client's files8.   Complete a Unit Availability Report weekly9.   Manage a caseload of 4-6 clients.Key Results Area #2: Clinical1. Face to face meeting(s) with the client2. Face to face meeting(s) with the client's significant others;3. Use of DHH/OMH designated assessment and integrated summary forms4. Collateral contacts (telephone, face to face, and/or written correspondence) with prior service providers and other systems (e.g., social services, corrections, schools, etc) who are involved with the client.5. Interviews with individuals who have directly observed the client's functioning and behaviors in his/her natural environment (home, school, work, community).6. Service Agreement or update must be reviewed, signed and dated.7. Assumes the roles of advocate, broker, coordinator, and monitor of the service delivery system on behalf of the client.8. Contributing to and/or drafting service agreement updates for review and approval by an LMHP, in conjunction with the clinical managing team,9. Contributing to the development of the client's crisis contingency plan.10. Contributing to the development measurable goals, objectives and strategies in the MHR service agreement which can be achieved within the timeframes stated in the service agreement.11. Coordinates and manages services by:a.       Providing oversight for the integrated implementation of goals, objectives and strategies identified in the client's service agreement.b.      Assuring stated measurable goals, objectives andstrategies are met within the established time frames.c.       Assuring all service activities includingcollaborative consultation and guidance to otherstaff serving the client and family, as appropriate.12. Contacting and negotiating with all other systems serving the MHR client to ensure a single clinical plan for the client.13. Assuring interagency coordination which may include education, LRS, OCS and OYD. For example a youth who is at risk of entering the juvenile justice system may need coordination with the FINS (Family In Need of Supervision) program.14. Engaging in collateral consultation with other individuals (family members, significant others and professionals) who are actively involved in the client's care.15.  Individual intervention, group (must have a minimum of one year documented experience providing services in a group setting), and family counseling 16.  Meet monthly with Clinical Manager for supervision. 17.  Communicate needs and/or problems with the Clinical Manager to allow for rapid problem-solving. 18.  Participate in training required by the agency for licensure. 19.  Provide the business office with all required documentation of personnel records. Key Results Area #3: Customer Relations1.      Conduct professional attitudes with clients and other stakeholders. 2.      Abide by the Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics. 

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