Program Coordinator

VILLAGE SOUTH INC; Florida; On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Village South Inc. in Pembroke Pines, FL seeks a graduate‑level clinician to plan and coordinate clinical Substance Abuse/Mental health services for residents in treatment.

You will conduct assessments, provide individual and family therapy, and supervise staff involved in the program. The role demands licensing in Florida (LCSW/LMHC/LMFT) or CAP/MCAP preferred and involves ensuring documentation, compliance with Medicaid and CARF, and leading weekly supervision and case conferences.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervised experience providing individual and family therapy.
• Knowledge of motivational interviewing and related therapies.
• Familiarity with HIPAA and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical activities for residential programs.
• Coordinate treatment services for consumers and their families.
• Review case notes and participate in weekly supervision meetings.
• Deliver wellness groups and psychoeducational activities.

Skills

Clinical supervision

Staff supervision

Individual therapy

Family therapy

Assessment

HIPAA compliance

Bilingual

Education

Master’s degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL 33025Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $70,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary/yearJob Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Position Summary

The person in this position will be responsible for planning and coordinating the clinical Substance Abuse/Mental health services for consumers in residential treatment. Conducts assessments for consumers and provides individual and family therapy. Provides direct supervision to staff assigned to program.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee and coordinate clinical activities for residential programs.
• Oversee and coordinate treatment services for consumers and their families with substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Responsible for reviewing case notes and weeklies on all active cases and make comments and notes on to be discussed in the weekly Case Review Supervision meeting.
• Meets individually with each staff, weekly, for a 60 90‑minute supervision session.
• Discusses progress or lack thereof, on each case and plan for next week’s sessions with Family Services Therapist.
• Supervises staff meetings and weekly case conference, presentation and consultation of challenging cases, sharing of effective strategies.
• Responsible for reviewing consumer assessments.
• Responsible for reviewing Interpretive Summaries.
• Responsible for reviewing Wellness and Recovery Plans monthly, and as necessary.
• Document all clinical services and activities in accordance with licensing, Medicaid, and CARF standards and agency policy and procedure.
• Responsible for ensuring maintenance of clinical records in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and CARF standards and agency policy and procedure.
• Ensure appropriate collection and submission of clinical and evaluation data for the residential and outpatient programs (e.g. SISAR, ASAM, etc.).
• Participate in case conference.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate wellness groups and therapeutic‑oriented activities focused on physical, emotional, social, spiritual, and behavioral health.
• Deliver psychoeducational groups that support recovery, relapse prevention, stress management, healthy coping skills, mindfulness, and self‑care.
• Provide therapeutic services inclusive of individual counseling, treatment planning, assessment facilitation, discharge planning, and treatment collaboration with clinical team to caseload overflow if/when deemed necessary per staffing and/or census patterns.
• Represent the agency, as requested, at meetings of funding agencies, governmental authorities, seminars, workshops, etc.
• Participate in the discharge planning process for the consumer and family.
• Responsible for reviewing Discharge Summaries.
• Determine eligibility of consumers for Medicaid or other third‑party payment.
• Provides referral and linkage for ancillary services for the consumer and family, as needed.
• Responsible for inputting and reviewing incident reports.
• Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E‑Learning Courses, within required timeframes, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.
• Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Certifications/Licensure

• Cap or MCAP certification in good standing by a Florida Certification Board–approved agency is preferred at time of hire; preference given to currently certified candidates.
• Licensure as an LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT in good standing by a Florida‑approved agency is required at time of hire.

Education

• Graduation from an accredited master’s program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.

Experience and Competencies

• Two years of previously supervised work experience providing individual/family therapy.
• Bilingual is preferred.
• Maintains confidential files and records.
• Determines eligibility of a consumer’s admission.
• Evaluates the impact of substance use and mental health problems on the consumer’s functioning in major life areas.
• Knowledge of the inter‑relationship among substance use, mental health, and primary care disorders.
• Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC), Trauma‑Informed Care, and proficiency in nurturing Parenting Curriculum.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the administration and interpretation of the following assessments:
  • SMQ10
  • PCL‑5
  • ASAM
  • Confidence Questionnaire
  • Child/Adult Behavioral Checklist
  • Overdose screening
  • SISAR/CFARS/Mental health outcome
  • GPRA
  • Locus
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of A‑CRA and ACC.
• Demonstrates proficiency in individualizing the QRRS, GRRS, and biopsychosocial assessments.
• Interfaces and communicates with internal and external providers.
• Identifies crises when they surface; mitigates or resolves the immediate problem; de‑escalates the situation, including developing Safety Plans when needed.
• Applies developmental theories and developmental psychopathology.
• Understands family dynamics, roles, and structure.
• Observes federal, state, local, and agency confidentiality rules and professional standards of conduct.
• Practices professional ethics, consumer rights, and professional responsibilities.
• Assesses the individual’s growth and development relative to normative development for his/her chronological age, including physical, emotional, cognitive, educational, and social development.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively with multidisciplinary team members.
• Organizes, interprets, and communicates data comprehensively and effectively.
• Prioritizes multiple tasks efficiently.
• Networks with internal and external departments and agencies.
• Respects individuals with varied identities when conducting assessments, developing Wellness and Recovery Plans and providing services.
• Works effectively with individuals from diverse community backgrounds.
• Recognizes and responds to various forms of abuse and trauma, including physical, emotional, sexual abuse, domestic violence, war experiences, natural disasters, and community violence.
• Knows WestCare Mission, goals, and values.
• Familiar with incident reporting.
• Knows HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights, and Confidentiality.
• Familiarity with WestCare services and programs.
• Shows a high degree of dependability, good attendance, observance of working hours, flexibility, independent work, integrity, and productive work time.
• Provides a good moral character affidavit.
• Has CPR, First Aid certification, and a yearly Tuberculosis test.
• Uses Microsoft Office Software Suite.
• Passes pre‑employment drug testing and criminal record checks.

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily performed in an office or residential treatment setting.
• Some outdoor activities may be required.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands of the Job

Physical Demands

• Requires mobility and physical activity: adequate range of motion and mobility to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Requires the use of computer and telephone systems for typing, writing, and filing.
• Requires ability to defend oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved de‑escalation techniques.
• Requires speaking, hearing, and seeing to exchange information and observe client behavior.
• Exposure to human blood, body fluids, or tissues is generally not required; appropriate protective equipment is available.

Mental Demands

• Requires the ability to collect and analyze complex numerical and written data to reach logical conclusions.
• Requires the ability to work and cooperate with clients, co‑workers, managers, the public, and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.
• Requires the ability to work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
• Requires the ability to defend oneself and clients in verbally abusive situations using approved de‑escalation techniques.