Coordinator, Behavioral Health ( Child and Adolescent Health Care)

Department: Community Health & Research Center

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Job Status: Full-time

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Job Summary: Under limited supervision, the Coordinator of Behavioral Health uses specialized knowledge and skills in the coordination, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of a Behavioral Health program. Work is characterized by independent judgment and discretion in meeting program objectives. Assigns cases to professionals and serves as a technical support to the teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Advocate for behavioral health treatment, disease prevention and behavioral health promotionPrepare and administer program evaluations and audits, work directly with program auditors when necessary

Provide technical and administrative support to staff; ensure that staff has documentation of outreach activities, data entry and analysis

Develop, plan and execute needs assessment activities

Ensure that information is collected for accurate and timely reporting as required by funding sources

Meet all reporting requirements for all funding sources

Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with various funding sources

May create, manage and operate within a specified budget in conjunction with the Fiscal department,

Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to health care professionals, schools, parents and community members as well as organizations and professionals working with the Arab American population and/or the area of behavioral health/disease prevention

Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to behavioral health care professionals, schools, parents and community members as well as organizations and professionals working with the Arab American population and/or the area of behavioral health prevention

Engage in research initiatives as directed by the Manager of Behavioral Health Programs

In partnership with the Communications department, direct all communications and publicity efforts for the program

Follow the funding sources- requirements and CARF standards applicable to the services provided

Keep abreast of new developments in the field and shares information with program staff and community

Responsible for monthly monitoring of billing activities, ensure units are met and monitor completion of source documentation

Train staff on new curricula that is required by the funders for requirements in the work plan or annual plans

Attend trainings and represent ACCESS at meetings and conferences as needed to fulfill funding requirements or expand current programming

May support the coaching and training of staff

May lead or co-facilitate clinical team meetings

May oversee the daily operation of the Behavioral Health School Based Initiatives and ensure all requirements are met

May provide clinical support for the Victim of Crime Act Program

May assist Manager of Behavioral Health Programs with assigned tasks relevant to the program-s scope of work

May assist in the preparation and organization of community health events, fundraising and training

May assist in the development of a parenting and staff curriculum

May provide onsite behavioral health assessment and treatment

May work and assist in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance with agencies quality assurance plan

May provide clinical trainings for staff, new hires and interns

May provide presentations and trainings to community partners

May plan, assign, monitor and manage the work of others

May assist with performance plans

May review performance and evaluate results achieved by subordinates

May coach and mentor subordinates

May interpret, apply and recommend changes to the program

May balance conflicting resource and priority demands

Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Advanced concepts, principles and practices in community health

Grant and other funding sources related to the assigned functional area

Advanced concepts, principles and practices in behavioral health

Skill in:

Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

Speak English and Arabic fluently preferred

Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes

Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate

Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

Write speeches and articles of publication that conforms to prescribed style and format

Effectively present information to managers, clients, customers, top management, public groups and board of directors

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships

Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

Minimum Degree Required:

Bachelor-s degree

Master-s degree or PhD preferred

Required Disciplines:

Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychology or related field

~and~

At least 3 years of experience in a behavioral health environment or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

Licenses/Certifications:

Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:

Certification and/or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), License Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or Limited License Psychologist LLP

For General Mental Health, full license required (LMSW), (LPC), (LP)

May require Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) Certification

Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local travel may be required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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