Clinical Support Coordinator (FSP)

The Village Family Services, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b)

403(b) matching

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Village Family Services, Inc. seeks a Clinical Support Coordinator (FSP) to supervise paraprofessional staff delivering mental health services, coordinating with LA County partners and schools.

The role develops, delivers, and coordinates training in clinical practices and treatment methods while guiding staff and ensuring program requirements are met. The ideal candidate will have licensure or eligibility, bilingual English/Spanish preferred, and at least two years of direct work with

Qualifications

• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD and/or license eligible PsyD/PhD, AMFT, ACSW, or APCC.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and time management.
• Ability to coordinate staff and schedules with DCFS and Probation.
• 2+ years of direct practice with children, adolescents, and families.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff, approve notes, monitor productivity, and provide supervision.
• Attend client treatment meetings and IEP meetings for youth.
• Conduct assessments for new referrals.
• Ensure client service hour targets are met for supervisees.
• Provide 24-hour crisis availability as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics.
• Coordinate trainings to support staff development.
• Maintain positive relationships with community partners.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Clinical assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational & communication skills

Time management

Staff supervision

Collaboration with DCFS/Probation

Education

LMFT/LCSW/LPCC/PsyD license or license-eligible PsyD/PhD/AMFT/ACSW/APCC

Job description

The Village is accredited by the International Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for its Adoptions, Foster Care, Mental Health, Wraparound, and Drop-In Center services. We deliver evidenced-based behavioral health services to children, youth and adults, and has long been at the forefront of culturally sensitive foster care and adoption services.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of team in a growing organization. We offer competitive compensation packages, including benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. If you are a motivated individual with a passion and a desire to drive positive change within an organization, we encourage you to apply!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Clinical Support Coordinator (FSP) will oversee, train, mentor, and facilitate growth opportunities for paraprofessional employees (case coordinators, rehabilitation specialists, client advocates, etc.) providing mental health services. This position will coordinate and supervise appropriate clinical practices and services in collaboration with the appropriate staffing to meet client's treatment needs. This position provides guidance and evaluation of staff providing direct client services and follow individual program specific requirements. The position develops, delivers, and coordinates relevant training in appropriate clinical practices and treatment methods. The individual must have the ability to work effectively with others, manage personnel and program issues as they apply to the position, and coordinate services with the LACDMH/DCFS, schools, and other community partners for the purposes of outreach, engagement, and provision of services. Must have working knowledge of Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (DMH) clinical paperwork and CA Title 22 FFA and California's Child Welfare Continuum of Care Reform. This role may hold a small caseload.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• LMFT, LCSW, LPCC, PsyD and/or license eligible PsyD/PhD, AMFT, ACSW, or APCC
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly preferred
• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Good organizational and communication skills as well as time management
• Self-directed and effective in problem solving and managing multiple demands and objectives.
• Demonstrates time management skills; ability to orient, schedule, and coordinate staff
• Closely collaborate with DCFS and Probation for children in the child welfare system
• Two or more years of direct practice experience working with children, adolescents, and families
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary team approach and CA Share Core Practice Model
• Experience in providing field based and intensive home services
• Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise assigned staff and approve clinical progress notes, staff billing, and reimbursements monitor productivity, and provide ongoing supervision and staff development
• Attend pertinent client treatment meetings, Treatment Team Meetings, and IEP meetings for youth to support staff as needed.
• Conduct Assessments for new referrals as needed
• Ensure that client service hour expectations are met for direct report supervisees
• Implement performance action when the supervisee falls below the agency set expectation. Ensure that all paperwork is complete, accurate, and paperwork deadlines are met.
• Provide 24-hour availability for crisis intervention to supervisees and as needed for clients
• Ensure effective communication channels and ensure others have necessary information
• Support with client placement disruptions, as clinically appropriate, and assist in client placement stability for clients in involved with Child Welfare and Probation departments
• Attend monthly community meetings relevant to agency contracts and per agency requirements
• Ability to complete all paperwork in a timely manner
• Maintain standards of confidentiality
• Maintain positive work relationships in a respectful and collaborative manner
• Sensitivity to working with culturally diverse populations
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate relevant trainings in appropriate clinical practices and treatment methods to support employee growth and ongoing knowledge
• Provide education and outreach to community resources to benefit our clients
• Facilitate and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with community partners, LAC DMH personnel, LAUSD, school personnel at designated school sites, and within the Outpatient Department as appropriate
• Knowledge and utilization of EHRS internal system
• Utilize computer applications in a Windows environment such as Microsoft Word and Excel
• Attend regularly scheduled agency wide meetings, utilization review meetings, community and other meetings as required or assigned
• Conduct all functions in accordance with agency guidelines, policies, and procedures
• Comply with applicable agency contracts, professional licensing or certification requirements and ethics
• Arrange work schedule or required hours to the benefit of the program
• Perform other assigned duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the agency

Physical Activity

• Reaching, Standing, Typing, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motion
• Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
• The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

**The physical demands and work environment characteristics that may be described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their duties and responsibilities. Any requirement may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.**

The Village Family Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $84,000-$94,000

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate: North Hollywood, CA 90606: Relocate before starting work (Required)