What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Support Coordinator position at Gulf Coast JFCS?
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, equality, inclusion, 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 serving as a liaison with behavioral health partners and providers, the managing entity, and the criminal justice system for clients with a mental health diagnosis transitioning through community residential treatment.?
- Review referrals, screen potential clients, and complete dispositions.
- Maintain communication with community case managers, advocate for client needs, assist in linkage with needed services/resources and assist in coordinating discharge transition.
- Liaise between the mental health system and legal system for clients with forensic involvement, including those who have been adjudicated Incompetent to Proceed (ITP) or Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGI) under Chapter 916, Florida Statute.
- Maintain a calendar of all scheduled court hearings, competency restoration classes in addition to contact information for pre-trial/probation officers, judicial assistants, and case managers.
- Attend all scheduled hearings (in person and/or online), represent the Adult Residential Treatment and Stabilization (ARTS) Program and provide testimony when required.
- Provide technical support to clients, case managers and treatment staff as needed when attending hearings online.
- Complete status reports for court hearings and follow-up progress reports to the court.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and case staffings with managing entity.
- Transport consumers in Agency vehicle.
- 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:
- Bachelors degree in social work, Mental Health Counseling, Psychology, or related human service field.
- One (1) year experience with Severe and Persistent Mental Illness (SPMI), co-occurring disorders, and or forensic adults highly preferable.
- 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.
- Must obtain/maintain CPR/First Aid Certification.
- Must have a valid drivers' license and proof 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 Bachelors and Masters 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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