DT Assistant Program Coordinator

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority; Dolomite (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Blount St Clair Mental Health Authority in Alabama seeks an Assistant Day Treatment Coordinator/Therapist to plan, develop, and coordinate rehab day treatment services while delivering clinical therapy to adults with serious mental illness.

The role covers multiple programs and on-call needs; you will participate in admissions, treatment planning, and coordination with physicians, staff, and residential facilities, ensuring compliant documentation and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in behavioral science or related mental health discipline.
• Preferred licensed professional.
• Minimum two years direct clinical service after MA degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist with development and operation of Rehab Day Treatment Program.
• Coordinate clinical services within the Rehab Day Treatment Program.
• Coordinate physician visits with Treatment Team.
• Complete intakes, mental assessments and recovery plans.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Participate in admissions, referrals and discharge processes.
• Document billing and clinical charts for Rehab Day Treatment Program.
• Participate in budget planning and program activities.
• Support on-call structure for MI Residential Program.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Individual therapy

Group therapy

Clinical supervision

Staff supervision

Budget planning

Education

Master's degree in behavioral science or related mental health discipline

Job description

Assistant Day Treatment Coordinator/TherapistNormal Work Hours/Days: Hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; however, hours will vary to accommodate after hour and weekend on-call needs and may vary additionally based on client and program needs.This is a professional position that involves assisting with the planning, developing and coordinating of Rehab Day Treatment services, along with the provision of clinical services for the mentally ill clients in the JBS Mental Health Authority Rehab Day Treatment Program. This position also includes the therapist responsibilities for the Extended Care Programs (Jefferson, Vaughn Circle, 39th Ave., Yardley and Windover) as well as Woodlawn 10-bed Transitional Group Home. The Assistant Rehab Day Treatment Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the coordination of ALL services provided as a part of the Rehab Day Treatment Program.PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:Responsible for assisting with the ongoing development and operation of the Rehab Day Treatment Program and coordination of activities.Responsible for assisting with the coordination of the clinical services provided through the Rehab Day Treatment Program.Responsible for assisting with the coordination of the physician visits with client (Treatment Team/Clinic)Responsible for participating in the initial Admission/Intake process to include the completion of Intakes, Mental Assessments and Recovery Plans for assigned clients.Responsible for the completion of 3-month Recovery Plan Updates and assisting with Treatment Plan Reviews for assigned clients.Responsible for providing individual and group therapy.Participate in the screening and selection process of new clients entering the MI Residential ProgramParticipate in the referral process ad clients are discharged from the MI Residential Program.Responsible for overseeing the completion of required billing information and ongoing documentation in the clinical charts for clients seen at Rehab Day Treatment Program.Participate as a member of the Treatment Team for all assigned homes and other program as needed.Participate in the planning and implementation of the Rehab Day Treatment Program budget.Facilitate care as needed for clients in the Rehab Day Treatment Program.Participate in the on-call structure provided for the MI Residential Program.Coordinate Double Trouble Support Groups provided at the Day Treatment Program.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in behavioral science or related mental health discipline with emphasis on the management of the chronically/seriously mentally ill population. It is preferred that the Coordinator be licensed in his or her professional discipline.Management experience which has included personnel supervision in a Rehab Day Treatment or clinical setting preferred.Minimum of two years of direct clinical service after the MA-level degree was granted.Valid Alabama Driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:Knowledge of mental illness syndromes, treatment strategies, assessment criteria and patient management techniques.Abilities to manage and supervise employees in a Rehab Day Treatment program.Ability to provide individual, group and family therapy.Ability to provide clinical supervision for mental health professionals.Ability to provide crisis intervention techniques and strategies.