Clinical Coordinator - EFRB

SUMMARY  

The Clinical Coordinator for the Enhanced Forensic Respite Bed (EFRB) Program is responsible for overseeing the delivery of comprehensive clinical services to individuals aged eighteen (18) or older with serious and persistent psychiatric disorders, or co-occurring serious psychiatric disorders and substance use disorders, who are involved in active criminal court cases where competence to stand trial may be questioned. This role involves coordinating admissions, clinical interventions, case management, discharge planning, and establishing collaborative relationships within the behavioral health service system.

In accordance with RNP's Mission Statement, Philosophy of Client Care and Code of Ethics as stated in the Personnel Policies and under the supervision of the Department Head of Residential services provides general direction and supervision to departmental staff and may manage an assigned caseload of clients by performing the following duties.
 

CORE FUNCTIONS 

•    Creates and maintains a positive work environment with a focus on developing team integration and motivating/supporting staff whenever possible. 
•    Supervises counseling staff by utilizing appropriate principles of integrated care, management techniques, including day-to-day direction, scheduling, training, crisis management, risk assessment and evaluations. Supervision is ultimately related to clinical interventions, quality of care and client welfare.
•    May conduct screenings, coordinates new admissions, and makes every effort to maintain utilization rates at 90%+, communicates and collaborates with medical personnel referring clients to ensure medical clearance and documentation of such prior to admissions.
•    Works with Department Head in close collaboration with on-site medical staff and other health care personnel in community re: client evaluation, diagnosis, and behavioral and medical treatment services. 
•    Responsible for exclusively facilitating weekly mental health groups & documenting clinical notes for these groups.
•    Maintains records and provides reports including daily census, DPAS admissions/discharges, service data and co-occurring outcome data.
•    Assists the Department Head in long range planning and quality improvement.
•    Assumes all other appropriate duties as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

CORE COMPETENCIES

•    Master’s degree in the behavioral sciences
•    At least four (4) years’ experience in counseling, case management and providing and supervising integrated care.
•    LCSW/LADC/LPC/LMFT or license eligible within one year of hire date.
•    Experience working with individuals with serious and persistent psychiatric disorders, substance use disorders, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
•    Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills.
•    Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners.
•    Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
•    Knowledge of principles and techniques of counseling, crisis intervention, and/or case management.  
•    Ability to gather, analyze and evaluate information pertinent to the clinical care of persons served.  
•    Knowledge of the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of substance abuse, homelessness, mental illness, and co-occurring disorders.  
•    Knowledge of local behavioral health resources and service systems.
•    Considerable knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding client confidentiality.  
•    Familiarity with evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use treatment.
•    Ability to project a professional image.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES

•  LCSW/LADC/LPC/LMFT required. Extensive experience in the provision and supervision of integrated co-occurring treatment. Incumbents may be required to secure additional professional certification and/or license (e.g.) certified co-occurring disorders Professional (CCDP).  A valid Connecticut driver's license may be required.