Behavioral Health Coordinator Department: Community Health & Research Center Location: Sterling Heights, MI START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3129149&source=3129149-CJB-0) Job Title: Coordinator, Behavioral Health Job Status: Full-time Job Summary: Under limited supervision, the Coordinator of Behavioral Health uses specialized knowledge and skills in the coordination, development, planning, implementation and evaluation of a Behavioral Health program. Work is characterized by independent judgment and discretion in meeting program objectives. Assigns cases to professionals and serves as a technical support to the teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: + Advocate for behavioral health treatment, disease prevention and behavioral health promotion + Prepare and administer program evaluations and audits, work directly with program auditors when necessary + Provide technical and administrative support to staff; ensure that staff has documentation of outreach activities, data entry and analysis + Develop, plan and execute needs assessment activities + Ensure that information is collected for accurate and timely reporting as required by funding sources + Meet all reporting requirements for all funding sources + Develop, cultivate and maintain relationships with various funding sources + May create, manage and operate within a specified budget in conjunction with the Fiscal department, + Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to health care professionals, schools, parents and community members as well as organizations and professionals working with the Arab American population and/or the area of behavioral health/disease prevention + Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations to behavioral health care professionals, schools, parents and community members as well as organizations and professionals working with the Arab American population and/or the area of behavioral health prevention + Engage in research initiatives as directed by the Manager of Behavioral Health Programs + In partnership with the Communications department, direct all communications and publicity efforts for the program + Follow the funding sources- requirements and CARF standards applicable to the services provided + Keep abreast of new developments in the field and shares information with program staff and community + Responsible for monthly monitoring of billing activities, ensure units are met and monitor completion of source documentation + Train staff on new curricula that is required by the funders for requirements in the work plan or annual plans + Attend trainings and represent ACCESS at meetings and conferences as needed to fulfill funding requirements or expand current programming + May provide client services and carry their own case load + May support the coaching and training of staff + May lead or co-facilitate clinical team meetings + May oversee the daily operation of the Behavioral Health School Based Initiatives and ensure all requirements are met + May provide clinical support for the Victim of Crime Act Program + May assist Manager of Behavioral Health Programs with assigned tasks relevant to the program-s scope of work + May assist in the preparation and organization of community health events, fundraising and training + May assist in the development of a parenting and staff curriculum + May provide onsite behavioral health assessment and treatment + May work and assist in conjunction with the Quality Assurance Manager to ensure compliance with agencies quality assurance plan + May provide clinical trainings for staff, new hires and interns + May provide presentations and trainings to community partners + May plan, assign, monitor and manage the work of others + May assist with performance plans + May review performance and evaluate results achieved by subordinates + May coach and mentor subordinates + May interpret, apply and recommend changes to the program + May balance conflicting resource and priority demands + Operate standard office equipment and use required software applications + Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: + Advanced concepts, principles and practices in community health + Grant and other funding sources related to the assigned functional area + Advanced concepts, principles and practices in behavioral health Skill in: + Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications for program area and other applications, including Microsoft Office Ability to: + Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form + Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations + Read, analyze and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents + Speak English and Arabic fluently preferred + Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives + Incite enthusiasm and influence, motivate and persuade others to achieve desired outcomes + Interpret and apply policies and identify and recommend changes as appropriate + Organize, manage and track multiple detailed tasks and assignments with frequently changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment + Respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community + Write speeches and articles of publication that conforms to prescribed style and format + Effectively present information to managers, clients, customers, top management, public groups and board of directors + Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing + Work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment + Handle stressful situations and provide a high level of customer service in a calm and professional manner. + Establish and maintain effective working relationships Educational/Previous Experience Requirements: + Minimum Degree Required: + Bachelor-s degree + Master-s degree or PhD preferred + Required Disciplines: + Behavioral Health, Social Work, Psychology or related field ~and~ + At least 3 years of experience in a behavioral health environment or any equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training approved by Human Resources Licenses/Certifications: + Licenses/Certifications Required at Date of Hire: + Certification and/or Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW), Limited Licensed Master Social Worker (LLMSW), License Professional Counselor (LPC) and/or Limited License Psychologist LLP + For General Mental Health, full license required (LMSW), (LPC), (LP) + May require Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) Certification Working Conditions: Hours: Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required Travel Required: Local travel may be required Working Environment: Climate controlled office START YOUR APPLICATION (https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req\_id=3129149&source=3129149-CJB-0)