School Based Behavioral Health Coordinator New Hanover County

About the role

The School Based Behavioral Health Coordinator provides direct services for agency clients to include but not limited to screening for admission, comprehensive clinical assessments, person-centered planning/treatment planning, crisis planning, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and case management. They also provide intake coordination, triaging and managing open access/walk-in services, administrative supervision, and program oversight.

Responsibilities

• Performs intake, assessment, referral, and evaluation of client needs in the school based and school linked settings of New Hanover County
• Reviews documentation and performs compliance audits on behavioral health staff documentation
• Schedules clinicians
• Trains new clinicians and staff as needed
• Triage and manage open access/walk-in services
• Supervises and oversees the program specifically focusing on streamlining processes, managing workflows, and ensuring productivity of behavioral health staff
• Provides supportive and informational counseling, including crisis intervention, case management, and the development of collateral contacts
• Maintains an understanding of community resources and services offered by community partners to best support all clinical needs of the individuals served
• Provides independent diagnostic, psychosocial, and substance use evaluations and counseling which focus on treating the whole person
• Maintains clinical licensure to provide in-depth counseling, which can range from crisis intervention to treatment of mental health and substance use disorders, and follow-up via the use of a variety of evidence-based modalities
• Develops and maintains a strong collaborative and working relationship with assigned sites in New Hanover Co such as schools, medical settings, afterschool settings, etc.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited University with a master’s degree in human services and two (2) years of progressive experience in behavioral health assessment and treatment
• Full licensure as a Psychological Associate, Professional Counselor, or Clinical Social Worker. Dual licensure as a Clinical Addictions Specialist preferred
• One (1) year experience of behavioral health supervisory skills preferred

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of substance use and mental health assessment techniques, DSMV diagnostic classifications, and person-centered planning
• Considerable knowledge of available community resources, services, and the coordinating efforts needed for clients
• Ability to determine appropriate community services, levels of care, and agencies needed to meet client needs and provide recommendations to supervisees
• Ability to network and coordinate efforts between outreach, treatment, and other support systems for the clients
• Considerable knowledge of the practical application of different therapeutic approaches, psychological interventions, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and family therapy
• Ability to formulate treatment goals and to record concisely required documentation and provide feedback to supervisees regarding documentation
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage staff as well as train and orient professional and support staff, including volunteers and interns
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies that govern the program
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and psycho-pharmacology
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and/or family and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client
• Knowledge of various methods of psychological evaluation, including, but not limited to, conducting semi-structured diagnostic clinical interviews
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, talking, and hearing
• Must be able to perform sedentary work exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift objects
• Must possess the visual acuity to perform extensive reading and determine the accuracy of work
• Must be proficient with computer systems

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of substance use and mental health assessment techniques, DSMV diagnostic classifications, and person-centered planning
• Considerable knowledge of available community resources, services, and the coordinating efforts needed for clients
• Ability to determine appropriate community services, levels of care, and agencies needed to meet client needs and provide recommendations to supervisees
• Ability to network and coordinate efforts between outreach, treatment, and other support systems for the clients
• Considerable knowledge of the practical application of different therapeutic approaches, psychological interventions, group dynamics, crisis intervention, and family therapy
• Ability to formulate treatment goals and to record concisely required documentation and provide feedback to supervisees regarding documentation
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage staff as well as train and orient professional and support staff, including volunteers and interns
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and policies that govern the program
• Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, and psycho-pharmacology
• Skill in establishing rapport with a client and/or family and applying techniques of assessing psychosocial, behavioral, and psychological aspects of the client
• Knowledge of various methods of psychological evaluation, including, but not limited to, conducting semi-structured diagnostic clinical interviews
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Educational loan repayment programs & career growth
• Retail savings plan/401K
• Paid time off programs, rollover hours, 14 paid holidays
• Employee engagement activities, resource groups, and diversity events

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Schedule

Full Time