Program Coordinator La Amistad Behavioral Health Services - 1.0 Maitland, FL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Qualifications Mental health stabilization Risk management for crisis intervention support In-person customer service De-escalation techniques Conflict de-escalation Master's degree Driver's License Mental health facility experience Bachelor's degree Counseling Resident rapport building Patient interaction Social Work Full Job Description
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Full-time Opening (Adolescent Program)
- Competitive pay
- Full benefit package (health, dental, 401k, PTO)
- Free supervision for licensure
- Report directly to Program Manager La Amistad Behavioral Health Services is a leader in the field of behavioral health care, and our experts are committed to providing the highest quality of care in an atmosphere that nurtures healing and growth.
La Amistad enjoys full accreditation by The Joint Commission. La Amistad has been an industry leader in the field of behavioral health for over 60 years. The Program Coordinator position is responsible for providing clinical services in the form of planning, groups, and assessments in collaboration with the Program Director. Provide clinical services in the form of carrying a small caseload of patients while maintaining ongoing adherence to the treatment team's direction of patient care and clinical oversight from a licensed therapist (if not licensed). Provide general assistance with oversight of daily milieu related needs and activities and work with the Program Manager/Program Director related to programming changes or improvements.
Essential Job Duties:
Assists and monitors residents. Consistently demonstrates an alert, sensitive and supportive attitude with residents, families, employees, and management. Interacts therapeutically with residents in one-to-one situations, community, and group meetings. Acts as residents advocate ensuring that the resident rights, as well as confidentiality, are maintained. Has a basic understanding of Common Psychiatric Diagnoses. Can recognize behaviors associated with and uses proper intervention techniques for Common Psychiatric Diagnoses Demonstrates a high level of clinical skill in assessing the clinical needs of the resident, determining appropriate group interventions and in conducting the psychoeducation group in accordance with these needs. Establishes rapport, systematically gathers data; determines client's readiness for treatment and change.. Documentation as required by facility
Policy Qualifications Education:
Master's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work, mental health counseling, or related fields preferred, or actively pursuing a Master's Degree in mental health field. Bachelor's Degree in mental health related field required.
License/Certification:
Registered Intern with the state of Florida (counseling) preferred
Experience:
One year of experience in a mental health setting. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
Skills:
Positive leadership skills, excellent resident interaction and milieu management skills are required. Good verbal and written communication skills; Knowledge of clinical skills to assess for stabilization, risk factors, and verbal de-escalation.
Physical Requirements:
Extensive walking, standing, sitting, climbing stairs. Must be able to lift over fifty (50 lbs) pounds
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance
Experience:
mental health setting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Required)
Work Location:
In person
