Program Coordinator, BH Specialty (59174)

Summary of Position:

The Program Coordinator provides clinical oversight to Specialty Behavioral Health staff and provides direct high-quality patient-centered care coordination as an integral part of a dynamic multi-interdisciplinary team. Care is provided in the clinic and outside in the community meeting each of our patients “where they are”.

Key duties include:

· Responsible for overseeing behavioral health programs, ensuring integration with community resources, and maintaining high-quality service delivery.

· Develop and monitor quality improvement plans and program objectives.

· Train, evaluate and provide clinical oversight to Specialty Behavioral Health clinicians that provide direct patient care including assessments, counseling, and case management.

· Serve as liaison for patients, advocates, and community partners; resolve service-related issues.

· Participate in policy development, quality improvement initiatives, and special projects.

· Provide counseling for patients with addiction issues and co-occurring behavioral health disorders while maintaining a caseload to progress from associate to independent licensure.

Qualifications:

· Valid Arizona driver’s license and pass motor vehicle screening required.

· Must be available weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as scheduled to provide on call crisis intervention coverage (Schedule may vary based upon needs of clinic).

· BLS Certification.

· Active fingerprint clearance issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety required.

· Must be at least 21 years of age.

Education:

· Master’s degree in behavioral health field (Psychology, Counseling, or Social Work)

· Licensed at the Associate level by the Arizona Board of Behavioral health Examiners

Experience:

· Minimum of One (1) year of overall behavioral health experience required PLUS

· Minimum of Two (2) years of management or supervisory experience

· Experience in working with underserved populations is highly desirable