Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Clinical Support Coordinator is a non-exempt position responsible for liaising with behavioral health partners and providers, the funder utilization management team, and the criminal justice system for clients with a mental health diagnosis transitioning through community residential treatment.

• Utilize the funder portal to review referrals, screen potential residential clients, and complete dispositions.
• Participate in the admission intake process to identify the client’s needs.
• Provide case management to assigned Adult Residential Treatment and Stabilization (ARTS) clients.
• Maintain communication with the client’s internal/external treatment team, advocate for the client's needs, assist in linking with needed services/resources, and coordinate discharge transition.
• Assist clients with resource and benefit applications, attend scheduled appointments, and follow up as required.
• Liaise between the mental health system and legal system for ARTS clients with forensic involvement.
• Maintain a calendar of all scheduled court hearings, competency restoration classes, probation appointments, and any additional court-related appointments.
• Attend all scheduled hearings (in person and/or online), represent the ARTS Program, and provide testimony when required.
• Complete status reports for court hearings using the agency's Electronic Health Record (EHR) and follow-up progress reports to the court/funder.
• Participate in treatment team meetings to ensure the client is progressing towards the identified discharge plan.
• Attend case staffing with the funder utilization management team when needed.
• Will be required to transport ARTS clients in agency vehicles when needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $43,600 salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related human service field.
• One (1) year of experience with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), co-occurring disorders, and or forensic adults strongly preferred.
• Experience in mental health treatment, particularly related to justice-involved populations.
• Working knowledge of community organizations and resources.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain and develop relationships with community agencies and referral sources.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to conduct formal and informal meetings.
• Proficiency with Electronic Health Record (EHR) Systems or the ability to quickly learn the EHR system to document client information in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, prioritize work assignments, and work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
• Flexible work schedule in the office.
• Ability to work overtime when needed.
• Ability to work in the field in both indoor and outdoor environments.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and move frequently around a large property for prolonged periods of time.
• Must have a valid driver's license with current auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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