Clinical Service Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Clinical Service Coordinator

At River Edge Behavioral Health Center , we call our day community access services Options because we are bold in creating customized options for the individuals we support...options to fully participate in community life, to learn and grow as individuals, to take part in fun and fulfilling recreation, to get and keep meaningful employment or to volunteer in the community. At River Edge, we see "different abilities" not "disabilities"!

River Edge is looking for an experienced license eligible or licensed Clinical Service Coordinator with a Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling or Behavioral Health related fields for our Adult Outpatient Center to complete behavioral health assessments on primarily adult populations with mental health or dual diagnoses. We are looking for a candidate who wants to build their experience with a wide range of behavioral health conditions in a professional atmosphere at an organization striving to be a leader in the nation! 

Summary of job duties:

• Performs and tracks needs for biopsychosocial and behavioral health assessments, treatment planning/monitoring and discharge planning, in person or via telehealth for clients participating in mental health group training and peer, support groups.
• Completes assessments for appropriateness for the group including referrals from NGRI/IST, parole/probation, region referrals, hospital discharges, and internal referrals.
• Assesses and refers to internal programs such as case management, substance abuse outpatient programs, supported employment services, an early intervention programs for individuals experiencing their first episode of psychosis, intensive case management, ACT services, residential programs, or crisis services.
• Collaborates with group leaders to develop treatment plans and develop appropriate interventions for individuals served in the group.
• Discharges and transitions clients to other programs accordingly.
• Updates client records including contact information, ROIs, etc. 
• Completes documentation or calls to report to a personal care home, court, probation/parole, treatment teams, NGRI/IST and other partners.
• Reviews conditional release plans and makes any appropriate modifications.
• Completes reports and attends monthly NGRI/IST meeting.
• Attends monthly supported employment meetings and gives updates on individuals being served in group and supported employment.
• Performs commitment determinations and/or executes orders of involuntary commitments.
• Refers client or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness and to provide access to services such as financial assistance, legal aid, housing, job placement/education, etc.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing set standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
• Adheres to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, ASO, DBHDD, and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) standards.
• Updates job knowledge by maintaining licensure, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, participating in professional organizations, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree in behavioral health field AND eligible for Georgia license as LCSW/LMSW, LPC/APC, LMFT/LAMFT. Must actively pursue licensure upon hire. 

If selected for an interview, please bring with you a copy of your professional license, driver's license, social security card, the highest level of education (transcripts and degree) and names of three references to the appointment.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the hiring managers.