Clinical Coordinator - Behavioral Health Services ***Urgently HIring

Description: Salary commensurate with experience: $85,000 to $95,000 / Exempt Full Time: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm *** Availability for crisis assistance and flexibility with rotating on call schedule is required Hybrid - Remote & Office / Field Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment! *** Clients/Families we serve reside in the South Los Angeles, Compton, Watts and Lynwood area.
SHIELDS’ mission is to develop, deliver and evaluate culturally sensitive, comprehensive service models that empower and advocate for high-risk families in South Los Angeles.
Adult Mental Health provides behavioral health services to single adults or adult parents.
SHIELDS offers behavioral health as a component of the SUD services, family services, and child welfare services we offer.
Any participants in a SHIELDS program can additionally enroll in Adult Mental Health.
Additionally, SHIELDS registers walk-ins or those referred from the community.
SHIELDS provides services through the South Central Los Angeles Regional Center (SCLARC); SCLARC is a comprehensive resource for evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, advocacy, and support for people diagnosed with developmental disabilities.
SHIELDS also provides Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) for individuals with a severe mental illness.
Finally, SHIELDS delivers behavioral health services through CalWORKS.
The Clinical Coordinator provides supervision and clinical support for therapists and case managers.
Coordinates clinical support services to participants to assist with goal setting, linkages and referral resources.
Monitors team members work, performs administrative and supervisory duties to include billing, Q.
A.
reports, administering grants, review of clinical documentation and training new staff.
May represent Mental Health Administration and/or Management at community meetings.
Responsibilities: · Review weekly documentation and provide appropriate feedback to staff.
· Participate in the development of performance evaluations.
· Facilitate the handling of staff disciplinary actions in coordination with the Program Manager.
· Maintain strong working knowledge of crisis intervention and individual counseling, documentation, psychiatric intern supervision, and multicultural and socio-economic issues.
· Consult with staff on case problems and legal/ethical issues.
· Responsible for providing clinical documentation training to new staff in the program.
· Plan, develop, and participate in staff development and other staff training activities.
· Perform administrative and supervisory duties to include billing, Q.
A.
Reports, administering grants.
· Responsible for on-going communication/collaboration with the SHIELDS QA Department.
· Network with peers in other community service agencies to share ideas and resources, develop effective programs, solve common problems and maintain a professional network of referral sources for child welfare services.
· The employee in this position may supervise a total of up to 12 Masters level, license eligible team members.
· May act as a backup representative for SHIELDS in the absence of the Program Manager.
Benefits and Perks: Supportive, fun and friendly team environment! · Competitive Wages · Vacation and sick leave · Employer paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance · Retirement 403b plan and supplemental insurance benefits · 17 paid holidays plus paid birthday off & anniversary day and up to 5 days based on length of service · Anniversary bonus at 5th year of service · BBS supervision, on-going clinical training and CEUs available · Employee referral bonus · Employee Assistance Program · Employee discount programs to theme parks, movies, hotels and car rentals · Paid educational leave · Paid drive time and mileage reimbursement · Eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Requirements: · Master’s level, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience working with individuals with a history of mental illness and substance use disorders in a social service environment.
· Licensed LMFT or LCSW required · Current California driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the Agency’s insurance carrier.
· LPS authorization required.
· COVID-19 vaccination required.
May request medical or religious exemption if applicable.
If you require reasonable accommodation of a disability in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 323.
242.
5000, Ext.
1258 or by email to scardenas@shieldsforfamilies.
org.
At SHIELDS for Families, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee promotes equity and inclusion within our programs, workforce, and the communities we serve.
Our DEI Committee harnesses the power of our diverse workforce, utilizing their varied backgrounds and experiences to enhance our programs.
By employing culturally sensitive and comprehensive service models, we aim to provide the best support possible to the families we serve.