Assistant Coordinator (COP Central) chez AltaPointe Health

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

Supervises Operations:

• Assures that program standards and objectives are met
• Leads program planning, development and implementation
• Monitors program budget
• Monitors caseloads and productivity of staff
• Ensures that staff provides quality services
• Effectively collaborates with other AltaPointe program coordinators and outside sources
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situation
• Evaluates consumers for discharge planning
• Adheres to professional code of ethics
• Effectively demonstrates the application of child/adolescent/adult specific competencies
• Completes treatment plan reviews as assigned

Administers appropriate personnel functions:

• Interviews and screens applicants when necessary and completes appropriate forms as outlined by Personnel Policy and Procedures
• Provides training in the general orientation of the facility, policies and procedures, program operations and specific skill areas
• Is knowledgeable and applies personnel policies and procedures on a consistent basis
• Objectively completes employee performance evaluations on program staff and routes to Personnel Department on a timely basis
• Promotes concept of treatment teams. Acts as a member of treatment team
• Provides positive and effective leadership
• Provides staff with consultation and supervision as needed, individually or through group staff meetings
• Ensures competence of staff 

Supervision and Consultation:

• Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed
• Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement
• Actively works to enhance clinical and leadership skills

Clinical Record Keeping:

• Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy
• Documents appropriate, complete, and clinically comprehensive mental health assessments
• Documents measurable and specific goals in the treatment plan
• Documents in a clear and concise manner, types of patient problems, treatment goals addressed, services, and techniques used
• Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals

Courteous and respectful towards patients, visitors and co-workers

• Treats patients with care, dignity and compassion
• Respects patient’s privacy and confidentiality
• Is pleasant and cooperative with others
• Assists visitors and patients as needed
• Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others
• Is sensitive to patient’s needs, expectations and individual differences
• Is gentle and calm with patients and families

Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:

• Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities
• Actively participates in AltaPointe committees as required
• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner
• Accesses appropriate community resources according to patient needs
• Follows AltaPointe policies and procedures
• Maintains current license and requirements for renewals (i.e. CEU’s), if applicable, and attends regular workshops and in-services

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a mental health discipline with two years post master’s experience. Licensure preferred.

Knowledge in child/adolescent/young adult/adult competencies, outlined below and certification of In-Home services/Care Coordination training, Certified Peer Supervisor training and Therapeutic Mentor Supervisor training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health (ADMH).

• Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the child/adolescent/young adult/adult populations
• Knowledge of growth and development of child/adolescent/young adult/adult patients as related to intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development
• Knowledge of available community resources
• Knowledge of the nature of addiction for the treatment of patients with co-occurring psychiatric and substance abuse disorders
• Knowledge of cultural diversity
• Knowledge of family dynamics and parenting issues
• Knowledge of the effects of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues
• Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic patients, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practices
• Knowledge of psychiatric rehabilitation principles
• Knowledge of educational methods appropriate to children/adolescents/young adults with psychiatric disorders
• Knowledge of ADMH standards
• Knowledge/Training certification in CANS (Child and Adolescent Strengths Needs assessment tool)