Social Service Coordinator 1, Licensed
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Job Description
GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Under general to limited supervision, performs social services functions at an advanced level to consumers and their families. Responsibilities include completion of complex psychosocial assessments, treatment team participation, treatment planning/ monitoring and discharge planning. Provides counseling/therapy to consumers requiring complex intervention, including those who are homicidal, suicidal or exhibit life-threatening behaviors; determines necessity for involuntary commitment; may execute orders of involuntary commitment; provides clinical training to professional social services staff; performs assessments for court depositions, legal proceedings and eligibility determinations. May supervise professional and/or Para-professional social services staff. One position will serve as manager of assigned unit. Provide clinical oversight and supervision for the Community Support Team programming. Ensure program operates with the service guidelinestandards at all times. Facilitates service contract by all team members weekly and weekly team meetings. Will provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provide patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must posses a minimum of a Master's degree in the behavioral health field with applied clinical practice for a minimum of three-years (e.g. Counseling, social work, psychology, or related field) AND four years clinical experience in the provision of therapeutic services delivery to individuals with MHAD problems (e.g. Case management, outreach, prevention, individual/group/family therapy, assessment/testing/evaluation and development of treatment plans and supervision of behavioral health care staff). Successful candidate must also possess full Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POSITION:
(X) A pre-employment physical required for appointment to position.
(X) A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to position.
(X) Pre-employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for appointment to position.
(X) Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having registered with the Selective
Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.
(X) An official transcript required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript
(Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resources Department.
GENERAL NATURE OF WORK: Provide clinical oversight and supervision for the Community Support Team programming. Ensure program operates with the service guidelinestandards at all times. Facilitates service contract by all team members weekly and weekly team meetings. Will provide persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provide patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must posses a minimum of a Master's degree in the behavioral health field with applied clinical practice for a minimum of three-years (e.g. Counseling, social work, psychology, or related field) AND four years clinical experience in the provision of therapeutic services delivery to individuals with MHAD problems (e.g. Case management, outreach, prevention, individual/group/family therapy, assessment/testing/evaluation and development of treatment plans and supervision of behavioral health care staff). Successful candidate must also possess full Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Psychologist, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist by the Georgia Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers and Marriage and Family Therapists.
OTHER DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS APPLICABLE TO THIS POSITION: Preference will be given to applications who, in addition to meeting minimum qualifications, possess two or more of the following: Doctorate in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or equivalence, substance abuse certification as a CAC or MAC, management experience with budgets, independently developed intensive treatment plans and clinical assessments, advanced knowledge-base of the DSM-IV, supervised/directed clinical staff toward obtaining licensure requirements, experience working at a hospital or Community Service Board as a clinician.
( ) A pre-employment physical required for appointment to position.
(X) A fingerprint criminal records investigation required for appointment to position.
(X) Pre-employment drug testing and random alcohol/drug testing required for appointment to position.
(X) Males between 18 and 26 years of age required to present proof of having registered with the Selective Services System as required by federal law or of being exempt from such registration.
(X) An official transcript required from the college that granted your hours and/or degree. The transcript (Primary Source) will need to be furnished to the Human Resources Department.
ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Complete application in exact accordance with instructions on how to complete the work history. Describe background in full and make certain application is signed and dated by applicant. Applications must include a telephone number where the applicant can be reached during the daytime. Incomplete applications, applications with insufficient detail, or applications that are otherwise unacceptable may be returned and can result in applicants not being considered for the position.
An applicant who has a disability which requires special accommodation should contact HR at (229) 430-4433
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: (Mark type of recruitment. More than one type may be selected.)
( ) This announcement is open to all qualified applicants.
( ) Employees currently in a classified position with permanent status would keep their classified status if selected for this position.
(X) This announcement is open to all current Albany Area MH/MR/SA Services and Southwestern State Hospital employees who meet minimum qualifications for the position.
The Albany Area Community Service Board does not refuse services or employment to anyone based on race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, or religious or political opinions or affiliations.
THIS POSITION IS COVERED UNDER THE GEORGIA MERIT SYSTEM OF PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND MUST BE FILLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE STATE PERSONNEL BOARD.
Aspire Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Services Job Description
A. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Position Title: Social Service Coordinator I, Licensed HCP123
Position Number:
Date:
Employee:
Work Unit: AACSB Administration County: Youth and young adult
Immediate Supervisor's Title: CCO
List positions supervised through immediate contact: None
B. QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to perform a needs assessment of program services. Ability to assess the needs of your client population to identify needs. Knowledge of agency and federal policies, procedures, and guidelines. Knowledge of diagnostic impressions or criteria. Knowledge of how client advocacy systems operate. Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques. Ability to work and communicate effectively with diverse populations. Knowledge of individual and group therapy techniques. Knowledge of various therapeutic models and intervention as directly related to area of assignment. Knowledge of various types of medication and their effects. Knowledge of behavioral standards. Clinical skills (Advanced). Ability to develop and implement treatment plan or behavioral plan to assist with resolving crisis or delivery services. Ability to establish and prioritize goals and objectives of assigned program. Ability to provide guidance and direction in the development of policies and procedures. Ability to oversee compliance with all applications and regulations of assigned program. Knowledge of diagnostic criteria and diagnosis. Knowledge of treatment approaches relevant to your specific field. Ability to complete and interpret psychosocial assessments. Knowledge of treatment/care plans and measurable goals. Ability to work with all parties involved to assist with successful treatment planning. Ability to make appropriate referrals. Knowledge of family dynamics. Knowledge of family support groups. Ability to facilitate family support groups. Knowledge of confidentiality policies. Ability to identify potential obstacles through interview and written documentation and assist consumers in overcoming obstacles. Ability to convey key concepts of behavior change to staff through effective teaching methods. Ability to identify training needs and ensure necessary job-related instruction is provided. Knowledge of behavior modification techniques. Ability to maintain case files in accordance with policies and procedures. Knowledge of psychological test and evaluations. Ability to demonstrate culturally sensitive interviewing techniques. Ability to identify needs and risks. Ability to coordinate services of various inter/intra community resources across disciplines. Ability to serve as a liaison. Knowledge of program related regulatory agencies. Knowledge of the audit process. Ability to delegate work assignments. Ability to evaluate staff members. Knowledge of performance management process. Ability to complete employee evaluations. Entry qualifications include a Master's Degree with license and three years of postgraduate related experience, with at least one year being in a supervisory role OR Master's Degree and three years experience at the lower level or position equivalent (HCP122).
Note: Some positions may require licensure or certification.
(Physical) No lifting of more than 20 pounds.
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Position Title: Social Service Coordinator I, Licensed HCP123
Position Number:
C. EQUIPMENT THAT REQUIRES SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE:
(Include emergency equipment, treatment equipment and high risk equipment)
D. BL00DBORNE PATHOGEN CATEGORY (check one)
____Employee routinely performs tasks that involve exposure to blood or other potentially infectious
material as part of their assigned duties (Category I).
____Employee performs assigned tasks which does not involve exposure to blood or other
potentially infectious matter, BUT employment may require performing unplanned category I tasks
(Category II).
X Employee performs assigned tasks which involve no exposure to blood or other potentially
infectious material AND performance of category I tasks are not a condition of employment
(Category Ill).
E. MANDATORY TRAINING CATEGORY (Check One)
____Administrative
_____
____Direct Care
_____
____Medical
F. PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
The Albany Area Community Service Board goal is to continually improve the delivery of service
by improvement of consumer outcomes and satisfaction. All employees have a role in performance
improvement and are expected to interact collaboratively with co-workers, and other contacts to
provide consistent, high-quality, consumer focused services.
G. ASSIGNED DUTIES
Provides persons, families, or vulnerable populations with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses, physical or developmental disabilities. Provides patient education and counseling, advises caregivers, and makes necessary referrals for other social services.
Duties Include:
Acts as client advocate in order to coordinate required services or to resolve crisis. Administers and coordinates services and activities of specialized youth and young adult programs. Counsels' clients in individual and groups sessions to help them overcome dependencies, recover from illness, and adjust to life. Monitors, evaluates, and records client progress according to measurable goals described in a treatment care plan. Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and provides access to services such as financial
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Position Title: Social Service Coordinator I, Licensed HCP123
Position Number:
Duties include Continued:
assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement or education. Organizes support groups or counsel family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, and supporting the client. Identify environmental impediments to client of patient progress through interviews and review of patient records. Provides training to direct care staff in implementing behavior modification techniques and treatment plans. Performs clinical assessments of the behavioral health needs of consumers presenting for services. Provides case management services related to identified treatment needs. Supervises and plans work of assigned staff.
This position provides oversight and supervision for the Youth and young adult units within Aspire BHDD, except for DD.
H. JOB COMPETENCIES
- Ensures that 95% of all services provided in their program are authorized
- Ensures that 100% staff under SSC 1 meet productivity expectations or progressive discipline is initiated
- Ensures that 95% of all services provided by staff supervised by SSC1 meet the service definition as indicated by DBHDD policies
- Ensures that 100% of all staff under SSC1 supervision meet training requirements as required by DBHDD
- Maintains documentation compliance on all services provided and signs all notes assigned to her/him within 48 hours of service provision
- Follows directives from administration to ensure maximum level revenue stream
- Use of requisitions
- Monitoring both encounter data and units of service billed
- Maintains an appropriate work attitude as verified by
a. Clear communication with administration and staff
b. Demonstrates courtesy and respect in relationships with staff, community professionals and stakeholders.
c. Works cooperatively with supervisors and administration to accomplish all assigned tasks.
NOTE: This position will answer directly to the CCO.
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(Employee's Signature) (Date)
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(Supervisor/Manager's Signature) (Date)
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