Program Coordinator - Residential

Company: WestCare Foundation
Location: Pembroke Pines
Posted on: November 19, 2022

Job Description:

Program Coordinator - Residential

Job Details

Job Location

Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

Graduate Degree

Salary Range

$61,500.00 Salary/year

Job Category

Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical Substance Abuse/Mental health services for consumers in residential treatment. Conducts assessments for consumers and provides individual and family therapy. Provides direct supervision to staff assigned to program.

Essential Job Functions:

Oversee and coordinate clinical activities for residential programs.

Oversee and coordinate treatment services for consumers and their families with substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders.

Responsible for reviewing case notes and weeklies on all active cases and makes comments and notes on to be discussed in the weekly Case Review Supervision meeting.

Meets individually with each staff, weekly, for a 60 90-minute supervision session.

Discusses progress or lack thereof, on each case and plan for next weeks sessions with Family Services Therapist.

Supervises staff meetings and weekly case conference, presentation and consultation of challenging cases, sharing of effective strategies.

Responsible for reviewing consumer assessments.

Responsible for reviewing Interpretive Summaries.

Responsible for reviewing Wellness and Recovery Plans monthly, and as necessary.

Document all clinical services and activities in accordance with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure.

Responsible for ensuring maintenance of clinical records in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure.

Ensure appropriate collection and submission of clinical and evaluation data for the residential and outpatient programs (e.g. SISAR, ASAM, etc.)

Participate in case conference.

Represent the agency, as requested, at meetings of funding agencies, governmental authorities, seminars, workshops, etc.

Participate in the discharge planning process for the consumer and family.

Responsible for reviewing Discharge Summaries.

Determine eligibility of consumers for Medicaid or other third-party payment.

Provides referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed

Responsible for inputting and reviewing incident reports.

Essential Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

+ Certification as a CAP or MCAP, in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire;Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;

+ Licensure as a LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the state of Florida is required at time of hire

Education:

+ Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

+ Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is required

+ Bilingual is preferred.

+ CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.

+ Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite

+ Ability utilize internal electronic health record software

+ Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character

+ Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.

During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test,pre-employment physical and criminal background check.

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