Program Coordinator - Partial Care

Position Title: Program Coordinator - Partial Care

Department: Partial Care

FTE/Classification: Full-Time / Exempt

Location: 125 Atlantic St, Hackensack, NJ 07601

Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm; onsite)

Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000 (depending on years of experience and related experience.

The Program Coordinator of Partial Care is a licensed clinician who assists the Director in general oversight and supervision of all aspects of the program, including clinical and administrative tasks. The Program Coordinator provides coverage for the C linical Director when they are not present and coordinates the group counseling component of the program. Group Counselors report to the Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinator carries a reduced caseload and may conduct the functions of a counselor and senior counselor including caseload responsibilities, intake and member assignments and oversight of interns.

SUPERVISORYRESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides direct supe rvisi on t o ass i g ned e mpl oyees to enhance their j o b skill s e

• Provide s o n- go in g support t o employees t o as s ure completion of job responsibilities

• Carr ie s out s upervi so ry respon si bilitie s in accordance wi th t he agency' s policies, app li cab le laws and govern men tal regulatory agenc i es

• Review s employees ' respon s ibilitie s to determine time frame and scope of author i ty , r eviews emp l oyees' requirements and allotments of ava il ab l e resour ces

• Eva luat es emp lo yees' produ c tivity a nd documentati o n of service delivery

• Responsibilities includ e int erv ie wi n g and tr a inin g employ ees; pl a nning, assig nin g a nd directin g work, appraising performance; re warding and disciplining employe es; a ddres s in g compla int s and re so lving problems.

PERFORMANCE****RESPONSIBILITIES: Although ea ch position has its own unique dutie s and responsibilities , the following list applies to every employee of North Jersey Friendship H ouse:

• Works towards the acco mpli s hment of Department / Agency goals

• Maintains confidentiality and imm e di ate l y reports to management breaches of confidentiality

• Practices job requirements on a n accurate , timely and regular basis

• Demonstrates appropriate professional boundaries with members, co-workers, and supervisors.

• Meets relevant continuing educational/trai nin g requirements

• Comp l e te s a ll required documentation / paperwork accurately and within es t ab li sh ed time frames .

Rehabilitation Counselor Responsibilities

• Develop and regularly review each client's Behavioral Health Care Plan (BHCP), with measurable goals tied to diagnosis, symptoms, and discharge; begin discharge planning at intake and obtain required signatures on time.

• Complete biopsychosocial and Greenspace assessments at required intervals per regulation and NJFH policy.

• Build individualized program schedules of daily groups and individual counseling, with group referrals matched to each member's treatment plan.

• Assess members for pre-vocational training and placement, coordinating with counselors and rehabilitation aides on readiness and fit.

• Coordinate care with families, the member's circle of support, outside agencies, and medical providers; make referrals to community services and secure all required consents.

• Maintain accurate, current case records in the EHR (DMHAS, CARF, and MCO compliant), including weekly progress notes and all attendance and required documentation.

• Attend treatment team and clinical meetings to review cases and address member progress, challenges, and discharge.

• Manage psychiatric, medical, social, and behavioral crises - providing immediate support, documenting actions, following up, and completing incident reports.

• Develop comprehensive discharge plans with measurable goals and follow-up services (psychiatry, counseling, vocational, recreational, and others as needed).

Psychosocial Group Program Supervisor

• Work with the Director to review and improve the content, quality, and strategy of psychoeducational and psychosocial groups, keeping protocols current and evidence-based.

• Assign group protocol and curriculum revisions to counselors.

• Audit group notes across all staff and report findings to the Director.

• Coordinate group coverage and ensure group sizes comply with regulation.

Additional Duties

• Coordinate and complete intakes, assigning caseloads to counselors.

• Interview interns and volunteers and coordinate their programs, including educational tours for prospective members and students.

• Conduct Utilization Review Committee meetings with the Program Director, covering at least 10% of the caseload each quarter.

• Attend required meetings and complete all assigned training.

• Complete additional items requested by the Clinical Director or CEO in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in rehabilitation counseling , psy c holo gy, social work or in another human s er v ices

• Licensed in the State of NJ as an LPC, LCSW or Psychologist

• Must h ave a minimum of 3-5 years of e xpe rience in mental health , minimally 1-2 years in a supervisory

North Jersey Friendship House is an Equal Opportunity Employer.