Coordinator II, Clinical Psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Investigates and resolves incidents and patient complaints.
• Provides clinical supervision to the inpatient Social Work staff.
• Collaborates with the Creative Art Therapy program staff to design and monitor group programming.
• Ensures the treatment program is comprehensive, responsive, and patient-centered.
• Develops and implements dynamic treatment plans addressing individual patient needs.
• Supports discharge and after-care planning for patients.
• Manages complex patient dispositions with the treatment team.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary coordination for appropriate discharge planning and continuity of care.
• Conducts routine environmental rounds to maintain a therapeutic, safe, and compliant milieu.
• Inspects the physical environment to ensure safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees the Quality Assurance and Utilization Review (UR) program.
• Interviews clinical staff and monitors compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Disciplines staff if necessary.
• Serves on Quality Assurance/Utilization Review Committee and Incident Review Committee.
• Ensures adequate clinical coverage on the unit.
• Coordinates with lawyers to prepare legal documents and communicate with them.
• Supervises administrative staff and oversees their work.
• Ensures accurate census records are maintained and supports efficient unit operations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work, or Psychologist required.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention and PMCS training preferred.
• Minimum three (3) years job-related experience required.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Familiarity with hospital operations and policies.