Childrens DHR Mental Health Coordinator
JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY
Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 17 hours ago Qualifications Passenger vehicle Driver's License Working with families Youth counseling Child & youth therapy Working with families with children Working with youth Full Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Classification:
DHR Mental Health Coordinator
- Jefferson County This position is a responsible administrative and general management position for the day-to-day provisions of JBS staff assigned to the Jefferson County DHR office.
This position is also responsible for clinical intakes and services, coordinating psychiatric clinics, and providing liaisons services to emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children and their families involved with Jefferson County DHR.
Supervised by:
Director of Children's Service Normal Work Hours/Days:
8:00 a.m.
Flexibility in hours as required to meet client/family needs.
PRIMARY JOB FUNTIONS
Administrative, daily, and assigned clinical supervision of staff assigned to the DHR Unit. Works closely with the staff of DHR and other community resources in order to provide or access appropriate services to meet the client needs (mental health services, school systems, etc.), and advocating for their services. Interviewing, evaluating, and assessing mental health and or appropriate needs of children/families referred by Jefferson County DHR Providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to clients and families that meet eligibility for direct services Management of weekly psychiatric clinics to include scheduling, contacts, and follow-up Consultation with local pharmacies for client needs Providing accurate documentation of charts in an electronic medical records system on a daily basis, to include clinical assessment, treatment plans, CANS, referrals, and data collection. Assist community mental health agencies with DHR referred clients. Performs all administrative duties as required. Provides transportation to clients/families as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in social work, counseling, or psychology, who by education and training is qualified to perform the job duties. Minimum of two years clinical experience working with youth that present with a serious emotional disturbance and their families. Licensure in appropriate discipline preferred. Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy. Suitable automobile to permit the required travel. Must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of special needs and behavioral characteristics of severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children and their families. Knowledge of the community and available community resources. Knowledge of psychotherapy principles and techniques. Knowledge of psychotropic medications, including their use and side effects Ability to perform individual/family intakes and assessments. Ability to make clinical decisions/recommendations in crisis situations. Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to work flexible hours due to the special needs of the target population and their families. Ability to perform individual, group, and family therapy as appropriate to treatment needs. Ability to utilize electronic medical records systems, and multiple web-based systems to complete daily assigned tasks.
