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Jefferson Center for Mental Health

Licensed Clinical Coordinator, Youth Recovery

2 days ago

Denver

Job Description Bonus Opportunity At Jefferson Center, it is our policy and our mission to be inclusive and mindful of the diversity of everyone who comes through our doors. We are passionate about building a community where mental health matters and equitable care is accessible to all races, ethnicities, abilities, socioeconomic statuses, ages, sexual orientations, gender expressions, religions, cultures, and languages. The Youth Residential Recovery Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Manager of Substance Use Services for the oversight and coordination of the Youth Residential Recovery program at Jefferson Center; to oversee day-to-day operations including hiring, training, clinical and administrative supervision of Youth Residential Recovery staff; to oversee programming, documentation, etc. related to Youth Residential Recovery program. Jefferson Center's Youth Residential Recovery (YRR) mission is to provide intensive substance use disorder treatment in the ASAM Level of Care 3.5 residential treatment setting for Colorado youth ages 13 years of age up to 18.5 years of age. Essential Duties: • Provides clinical and administrative supervision to 10-15 staff of the program (UM, milieu staff) to ensure that the day-to-day operations comply with all regulatory requirements., • Develops staff schedules and ensures the unit operates within the parameters of the staffing matrix, adjusting staffing as necessary for coverage., • Ensures compliance with policies, procedures & regulations; maintains quality of records., • Oversees completion of physical exams, psychiatric evaluations and medication monitoring in accordance to Center policy., • Responds to and manages any crisis concerning clients and/or potential clients., • Assists in the coordination of Involuntary Commitments and approvals for extended stays, if appropriate, • Ensure consumers referred to Residential/Inpatient program meet the identified ASAM level of care and that pre-authorizations are approved prior to admission or prior to transfer/discharge to other levels of care., • Program Coordinator will work collaboratively with the BHA on Involuntarily Commitments and ensure monthly reports are submitted by the treatment team., • Provides oversight of CAT/CAS/LAC training and supervision to ensure staff meet and maintain BHA and Medicaid billing requirements., • Provides oversight of documentation, including co-signatures and billing requirements, in accordance with RAE, Signal and BHA regulations/guidelines., • Ensures staff assess clients for the appropriate levels of care utilizing the ASAM Criteria, are linked to on-going services., • Monitor and assist in the coordination treatment services provided in Residential/Inpatient with other services offered by the Center including crisis services, other substance use/co-occurring and mental health treatment services and resources to support recovery., • Develop and monitor approaches to improve client engagement in needed ongoing services and utilization of internal/external resources., • Coordinates the interdisciplinary team meetings with Psychiatrist, Nurse and treatment team for review of all residential/inpatient clients. Facilitates team meetings as well as CAT/CAS/LAC supervision., • Assists Program Manager in the coordination of 24/7 on-call phone consultation. Responsibility is shared between the Program Manager and Program Coordinator., • Ensures Adverse Incident Reporting (AIR) procedures are followed. Attend Critical Incident Reviews (CIR) as designated by the Program Manager or CIR team., • Assists the Program Manager in identifying potential problems areas or areas for development. This includes developing and facilitating monthly professional development trainings., • Track staff hours and complete timesheets., • Support Program Manager in tracking unit spending, including petty cash, to remain within payroll and other budget allocations., • Participates on various interagency committees as requested by Program Manager, • Participates in supervision by coming prepared with an agenda. Reports high risk/problem cases using a problem-solving approach as well as feedback., • Monitors, coaches, and directs clinical team on implementing strategies to reach performance measurement benchmarks., • Attends mandatory in-services, staff meetings, clinical supervision, and on-line training as required., • Shares knowledge of recovery-based, stages-of-change, motivational interviewing, cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, trauma informed and culturally competent treatment. Ensure staff adhere to the EBP programing designed to successfully treat individuals with co-occurring disorders., • Complete Employee Contribution Records (ECR) and Stay Interviews for staff assigned by the Manager., • Participates in staff development activities that enhance professional growth., • Models a trauma-informed approach by having an understanding of how trauma impacts the lives of the people being served to best ensure that every interaction is consistent with the recovery process and reduces the possibility of retraumatization., • Ensure that delivery practices are guided by the principles of trauma informed care and the principles of addiction treatment., • Maintains effective interpersonal relations with consumers, peers, subordinates, upper management, visitors, and the general public. Uses language and behavior to promote dignity and respect., • Corporate Compliance including documentation on practice in accordance with regulatory requirements and clinical guidelines., • Exhibits enthusiasm, respect, adaptability, flexibility, and spirit of cooperation in the work environment., • Attends the quarterly CAT/CAS/LAC business meetings to stay abreast of regulations and policies governing substance abuse treatment., • Participate in CAT/CAS/LAC group supervision per BHA regulations. CAT (CAC I/II) at 3 hours each month, CAS (CAC III) or LAC one hour each month., • Provide CAT/CAS/LAC group and/or individual supervision to staff obtaining their certification and/or assist with supervising or mentoring new license eligible clinicians., • Master's degree in a related field (psychology, counseling, human services, social work, etc.) required., • LAC (able to be obtained within 6 months of hire) or CAS required., • Four or more years’ related experience and/or training in the field., • Supervisory experience preferred., • Experience in substance use residential services as well as integrated behavioral health and/or community mental health setting preferred. Salary Grade 15- $67,300 to $85,700* Additional Salary Information*: • All salaries at Jefferson Center are calculated based on years of total relevant experience.*, • The salary range above is based on 1.0 FTE (full time equivalent) or 40 hours per week. Less than 40 hours/week will be prorated and adjusted to the appropriate FTE.* Youth Residential Recovery Bonus $1,500 1 month anniversary $1,500 6 month anniversary $2,000 1 year anniversary ($5,000 Total) Additional Bonus Information*: • Based on full time (40 hours/week). Prorate if less than 40 hours/week*, • Must work a minimum of 20 hours/week to be eligible for bonus*, • Current Jefferson Center employees not eligible for sign on bonus* Application Deadline: 9/30/2025. Review of applications will begin immediately.

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