Childrens DHR Mental Health Coordinator - Jefferson County

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Classification: DHR Mental Health Coordinator – Jefferson County

This position is a responsible administrative and general management position for the day-to-day provisions of JBS staff assigned to the Jefferson County DHR office.  This position is also responsible for clinical intakes and services, coordinating psychiatric clinics, and providing liaisons services to emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children and their families involved with Jefferson County DHR.

Supervised by:                              Director of Children’s Service

Normal Work  Hours/Days:                         8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. – Monday – Friday.  Flexibility in hours as required to meet client/family needs.

PRIMARY JOB FUNTIONS:

Administrative, daily, and assigned clinical supervision of staff assigned to the DHR Unit.

Works closely with the staff of DHR and other community resources in order to provide or access appropriate services to meet the client needs (mental health services, school systems, etc.), and advocating for their services.

Interviewing, evaluating, and assessing mental health and or appropriate needs of children/families referred by Jefferson County DHR

Providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to clients and families that meet eligibility for direct services  

Management of weekly psychiatric clinics to include scheduling, contacts, and follow-up

Consultation with local pharmacies for client needs

Providing accurate documentation of charts in an electronic medical records system on a daily basis, to include clinical assessment, treatment plans, CANS, referrals, and data collection.

Assist community mental health agencies with DHR referred clients.

Performs all administrative duties as required.

Provides transportation to clients/families as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, who by education and training is qualified to perform the job duties. Minimum of two years clinical experience working with youth that present with a serious emotional disturbance and their families. Licensure in appropriate discipline preferred. 

Valid Alabama driver’s license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.  Suitable automobile to permit the required travel.  Must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of special needs and behavioral characteristics of severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children and their families.

Knowledge of the community and available community resources.

Knowledge of psychotherapy principles and techniques.

Knowledge of psychotropic medications, including their use and side effects

Ability to perform individual/family intakes and assessments.

Ability to make clinical decisions/recommendations in crisis situations.

Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.

Ability to work flexible hours due to the special needs of the target population and their families.

Ability to perform individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate to treatment needs.

Ability to utilize electronic medical records systems, and multiple web-based systems to complete daily assigned tasks.