Job Details
Crisis Coordinator manages and directs the crisis response team to ensure quality services are provided. Develops and implements a continuum of crisis care and prevention, program administration and public relations. Utilize leadership skills to foster positive staff engagement.
Position is based in Maxwelton, WV.
Master's degree and professional license (LGSW, LCSW, LICSW, LP/SP, LPC or AADC) and experience in behavioral health required. Supervision (administrative and clinical) experience required. Valid driver's license and vehicle required. Must pass a Criminal Background Check and Employment Fitness Determination through WVCARES and a drug screen.
Knowledge of mental illness/substance abuse symptomology and crisis intervention. Able to represent Seneca in a positive manner i.e. maintaining a positive attitude/performing duties in a manner in accordance with Seneca's Mission & Code of Conduct/Ethical Practices. Demonstrated knowledge of basic computer skills required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Recruits, interviews, recommends for hire, provides orientation and training, clinical and administrative supervision, and evaluates performance of crisis team.
- Directs the day-to-day operations of the crisis response team.
- Schedules staff work hours to assure 24/7 coverage.
- Provides training and education to community partners and team.
- Implements a continuum of crisis care and prevention within Seneca's 4-county area.
- Models and ensures staff follow Seneca Code of Conduct & Ethical Practices.
- Maintain knowledge of all policies and procedures and program manuals; ensure staff are in compliance.
- Develops and maintains program procedures.
- Initiates and maintains relationships with law enforcement and other human service agencies.
- Submits for authorization of services to funding source.
- Maintains on-call coverage and serves as part of the crisis response team.
- Supervises the completion of documentation including assessments, authorizations, daily meeting log, progress notes, treatment summaries & reports problems to supervisor.
- Assure quality service for clients by becoming knowledgeable of and adhering to rules, regulations and legal requirements and by documenting services provided in accordance with established standards; secure information by adhering to HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and Seneca privacy policies.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Minimum Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use of arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; bend or crouch; talk and hear; and drive a motor vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision. Local travel required.
This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.