Assessment Coordinator I

GENERAL PURPOSEUnder the administrative supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for completing initial and annual assessments, providing psychosocial, rehabilitation and recovery-oriented services for adults.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThis is an at-will direct service position within a program. This position is responsible for ensuring that clients are introduced into the program in a comfortable, thorough and timely manner. This position reviews the initial assessment of clients to confirm eligibility under target population and geographical boundary criteria. This position is also responsible for ensuring that annual re-assessments are completed in a strengths-based, client-centered manner and that the assessment and treatment plan are shared with the multi-disciplinary team working with the client.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES – (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.Responsible for assisting members in identifying, expressing, asserting and communicating their goals and needs while living in the communityResponsible for completing the intake and renewal Core Assessment, including collateral assessments (AHQ, MSE) in the field or in the office in coordination with the client’s multi-disciplinary teamResponsible for facilitating the development of the Individual Client Plan in collaboration with the member and the treatment teamProvides on-going consultation to the treatment team and other staff to support the delivery of services that are driven by the member’s client plan and supportive of the member’s goalsCompletes all required paperwork to include annual member paperwork as assigned in a timely mannerDrives on program business using personal vehicle for the purposes of outreach and engagement, assessments, medication outreach, transporting clients to appointments/activities, community/county meetings/trainingsProvides prompt intervention in the event of a crisis both to stop the crisis and to notify, when indicated, persons and agencies necessary for the resolution of the crisis situationProvides “on-the-spot” counseling that is both helpful to the clients and consistent with the philosophy of the programParticipates in off-site trainings and provides in-service training for all staffConducts Quality Management activities as directed by the Clinical Director and Team Leader, such as preparation for county Utilization and Review audits, internal audits, review of services provision and charting, and other projects as assignedFacilitates groups, provides individual and family therapy, and updates diagnoses for clients not receiving medication management services from the program psychiatrist, with oversight from a licensed professional if not themselves licensedCarries a small caseloadAttends to the safety, health, and wellbeing of clientsCompletes paperwork as assigned in a timely manner, and maintains productivity standards outlined for the programProvides after hours, “on-call” coverage on a rotational basis to program clientsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSESEducation, Training and ExperienceA typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is by having an AA degree and 6 yrs of relevant experience or a Bachelor’s Degree and 4 yrs experience or a Masters Degree and 2 yrs of relevant experience preferably working with ALL demographics, populations, and ages (TAY, adults, and older adults). Experience in conducting functional assessments, bio psychosocial assessment, and other clinical approaches in interviewing and gathering data based on mental health needs, diagnosis, and functional impairments. Basic computer literacy is essential.Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:California driver’s license & current vehicle insurance/registrationReliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles.Schedule:Monday, Thursday, Friday 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM - 7:30 PMQualificationsBEHAVIOURSTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupEDUCATIONBachelors or better in Social Work or related fieldSKILLSSocial Services - Teamwork - IntermediateSocial Services - Counseling - IntermediateSocial Services - Providing Mental Health Sup - IntermediateJob SummaryRequisition Number: ASSES002884Job Category: Social ServicesSchedule: Full-Time