Residential Coordinator

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* Job Description:

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* Essential Job Functions:

*** Performs the duties of a technician under the direct supervision of the Program Director or designee.
* Oversee daily activities of client/patients ensuring expectations and rules are adhered to communicating vital information to the treatment team.
* Assist in orientation of client population with regards to client rules and rights
* Schedule technicians within established policy and procedures under the supervision of Program Director or designee.
* Assure that proper coverage is maintained per contractual standards. Responsible for monitoring and managing overtime.
* Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training of new technician staff under the direct supervision of the Program Director or designee.
* Monitor to ensure that staff obtain the required 36 hours of training every two years, which includes monitoring of required and/or assigned trainings on Relias Learning.
* Responsible for the development of individualized training plans for staff and to facilitate regularly scheduled supervision meetings to ensure proper training of staff.
* Responsible for completing and maintaining documentation of these supervisory meetings per CARF/State Regulatory/company regulations.
* Complete all evaluations and required status notices in a timely manner.
* Schedule and facilitate a minimum of monthly staff meetings and/or trainings. Complete and maintain documentation of these meetings and/or trainings per CARF/State Regulatory/company regulations.
* Ensure program and agency procedures are occurring with UA processes and that staff are properly trained.
* Ensure medication management system is being followed according to program and agency procedures. Maintain all CARF/State Regulatory/agency standards.
* Ensure staff is properly trained on facilitation of educational groups and completion of required documentation according to all CARF/State Regulatory/agency Standards. Will help facilitate an evolving programming schedule.
* Participates in clinical staffing and treatment team meetings to provide feedback and to facilitate ongoing communications between Behavioral Health Technicians and the treatment team.
* Demonstrates interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
* Other duties as assigned by Program Director/designee, Vice President, or Executive Team member.
** Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
*** Thorough knowledge of Behavioral Health methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health services and/or substance use disorders.
* Knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.
* Considerable knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
* Aptitude to develop, coordinate, and evaluate services within assigned program responsibilities.
* Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, to produce clear and concise reports.
** Experience and Education

Qualifications:

*** Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, psychiatric nursing, or a closely related field; OR
* High School education and two (2) years experience in substance abuse or mental health treatment with a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience.
** Supervisory Requirements:
*** Communicate the strategic direction of the organization and encourage participation by all employees.
* Provide leadership and guidance to all aspects of the department.
* Take an active role in monitoring the identification, development, and execution of strategic objectives.
* Involve, as appropriate, all employees in order to achieve goals.
* Effectively communicate to employees any changes and news worthy events within the department or company.
* Handle difficult employee situations directly, using appropriate discretion and Human Resource advice to show respect for the individual
* Champion change and effectively manage the implementation of new ideas.
* Reinforces team approach throughout functions; support and solicit input from team members at all levels with the company.
** Employment Requirements:
*** Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record and abuse/neglect.
* Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
* All training requirements including Relias Learning at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
* First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
* CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
* Training in the procedures of detoxification in a social setting or modified medical as applicable, as outlined in certification standards, within three (3) months of employment for applicable programs.
* Behavioral Management training completed within…