Coordinator, Behavioral Health ( Child and Adolescent Health Care)

Department: Community Health & Research Center

Location: Dearborn, MI

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Job Title: Coordinator, Behavioral Health

Job Status: Full-time

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Job Summary: Under limited supervision, the Coordinator of Behavioral Health uses specialized knowledge and skills in the coordination, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of a Behavioral Health program. Work is characterized by independent judgment and discretion in meeting program objectives. Assigns cases to professionals and serves as a technical support to the teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advocate for behavioral health treatment, disease prevention and behavioral health promotionPrepare and administer program evaluations and audits, work directly with program auditors when necessary

• Provide technical and administrative support to staff; ensure that staff has documentation of outreach activities, data entry and analysis

• Develop, plan and execute needs assessment activities

• Ensure that information is collected for accurate and timely reporting as required by funding sources

• Meet all reporting requirements for all funding sources

• Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with various funding sources

• May create, manage and operate within a specified budget in conjunction with the Fiscal department,

• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to health care professionals, schools, parents and community members as well as organizations and professionals working with the Arab American population and/or the area of behavioral health/disease prevention

• Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to behavioral health care professionals, schools, parents and community members as well as organizations and professionals working with the Arab American population and/or the area of behavioral health prevention

• Engage in research initiatives as directed by the Manager of Behavioral Health Programs

• In partnership with the Communications department, direct all communications and publicity efforts for the program

• Follow the funding sources- requirements and CARF standards applicable to the services provided

• Keep abreast of new developments in the field and shares information with program staff and community

• Responsible for monthly monitoring of billing activities, ensure units are met and monitor completion of source documentation

• Train staff on new curricula that is required by the funders for requirements in the work plan or annual plans

• Attend trainings and represent ACCESS at meetings and conferences as needed to fulfill funding requirements or expand current programming

• May support the coaching and training of staff

• May lead or co-facilitate clinical team meetings

• May oversee the daily operation of the Behavioral Health School Based Initiatives and ensure all requirements are met

• May provide clinical support for the Victim of Crime Act Program

• May assist Manager of Behavioral Health Programs with assigned tasks relevant to the program-s scope of work

• May assist in the preparation and organization of community health events, fundraising and training

• May assist in the development of a parenting and staff curriculum

• May provide onsite behavioral health assessment and treatment

• May work and assist in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance with agencies quality assurance plan

• May provide clinical trainings for staff, new hires and interns

• May provide presentations and trainings to community partners

• May plan, assign, monitor and manage the work of others

• May assist with performance plans

• May review performance and evaluate results achieved by subordinates

• May coach and mentor subordinates

• May interpret, apply and recommend changes to the program

• May balance conflicting resource and priority demands

• Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications

• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Advanced concepts, principles and practices in community health

• Grant and other funding sources related to the assigned functional area

• Advanced concepts, principles and practices in behavioral health

Skill in:

• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office

Ability to:

• Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents

• Speak English and Arabic fluently preferred

• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives

• Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes

• Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate

• Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment

• Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community

• Write speeches and articles of publication that conforms to prescribed style and format

• Effectively present information to managers, clients, customers, top management, public groups and board of directors

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

• Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

• Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships

  Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Degree Required:

• Bachelor-s degree

• Master-s degree or PhD preferred

• Required Disciplines:

• Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychology or related field

  and

• At least 3 years of experience in a behavioral health environment or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources

  Licenses/Certifications:

• Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire:

• Certification and/or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), License Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or Limited License Psychologist LLP

• For General Mental Health, full license required (LMSW), (LPC), (LP)

• May require Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) Certification

  Working Conditions:

Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required: Local travel may be required

Working Environment: Climate controlled office

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