Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Arab Community Center for Economic and Social Serv
Coordinator, Behavioral Health
Department: Community Health & Research Center
Location: Dearborn, MI
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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
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