CAO
Buffalo, Community Action Organization , Behavioral Health Coordinator
Salary: $90,000.00/Year
Primary Responsibilities
Maintains awareness of regulatory and clinical changes, trends, and unmet needs in behavioral health. Identifies impacts and opportunities for DART and uses this insight to further develop the program.
Collaborate with the Program Director, Medical Director, and Nursing Supervisor to set clinical policy and standards.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures, identifying and incorporating best practices and ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance.
Oversee provisions of all behavioral health and peer, ensuring services meet all applicable standards.
Conducts in‑service training programs for counseling staff.
Analyzes counseling methods, procedures, and techniques to improve the quality of service.
Ensure that service is delivered in a trauma‑informed, person‑centered approach.
Assesses performances, identifies opportunities for improvement, and collaborates with others to implement changes.
Coordinates the flow of information to appropriate sources (medical providers, regulatory agencies, etc.).
Assigns cases to counselors and ensures appropriate caseloads.
Ensures counselors and peers spend most of their time providing direct services to patients and meeting organizational targets.
Approves treatment plans and works with counselors and peers to ensure services are provided in line with treatment plans.
Review counselor documentation and evaluate staff.
Chairs treatment team meetings and case review sessions.
Prepares monthly reports on initial assessments and case conferences.
Provides counseling and crisis intervention services as needed.
Participates in organization committees as assigned (incident review, compliance).
Serves as an administrative lead in the absence of the Program Director.
Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Masters degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Health, or Social Science of Psychology Field.
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) strongly preferred.
LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) or CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor) and pursuing licensure with strong relevant substance abuse treatment and supervision experience may be considered.
Five years experience providing direct care services with Three years of supervisory experience.
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Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Primary Responsibilities
Maintains awareness of regulatory and clinical changes, trends, and unmet needs in behavioral health. Identifies impacts and opportunities for DART and uses this insight to further develop the program.
Collaborate with the Program Director, Medical Director, and Nursing Supervisor to set clinical policy and standards.
Develops and maintains policies and procedures, identifying and incorporating best practices and ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance.
Oversee provisions of all behavioral health and peer, ensuring services meet all applicable standards.
Conducts in‑service training programs for counseling staff.
Analyzes counseling methods, procedures, and techniques to improve the quality of service.
Ensure that service is delivered in a trauma‑informed, person‑centered approach.
Assesses performances, identifies opportunities for improvement, and collaborates with others to implement changes.
Coordinates the flow of information to appropriate sources (medical providers, regulatory agencies, etc.).
Assigns cases to counselors and ensures appropriate caseloads.
Ensures counselors and peers spend most of their time providing direct services to patients and meeting organizational targets.
Approves treatment plans and works with counselors and peers to ensure services are provided in line with treatment plans.
Review counselor documentation and evaluate staff.
Chairs treatment team meetings and case review sessions.
Prepares monthly reports on initial assessments and case conferences.
Provides counseling and crisis intervention services as needed.
Participates in organization committees as assigned (incident review, compliance).
Serves as an administrative lead in the absence of the Program Director.
Satisfactory completion of mandatory trainings.
Additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Masters degree in Social Work, Behavioral Health, Health, or Social Science of Psychology Field.
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) strongly preferred.
LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) or CASAC (Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor) and pursuing licensure with strong relevant substance abuse treatment and supervision experience may be considered.
Five years experience providing direct care services with Three years of supervisory experience.
Apply Online: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/55E95B07705820BE4E331B8095CE27EB/jobs/7801
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Other
Industries Individual and Family Services
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