Clinical Coordinator

Description
Job Summary: The Lead Clinician is responsible for assuring appropriate medical and behavioral health supports and services for all students served by the Bucks County Intermediate Unit Partial Hospitalization Program.
Essential Functions:

• Coordinate, direct and review the implementation of partial hospitalization program services guidelines and procedures.
• Coordinate, implement and review all treatment documents and outcome measures for students entering the Bucks IU PHP programs.
• Ensure all staff are trained and experienced in the use of the modalities proposed in the treatment design for the PHP
• Ensure that child or youth in treatment is encouraged to become increasingly involved in the treatment planning process
• Build relationships with referral sources and community resources for discharge planning
• Timely review of referrals and initiation of the intake process
• Facilitate weekly treatment team meetings and clinical supervision meetings
• Conduct evaluations of treatment team staff
• Maintain appropriate records and prepare such records for inspections and audits and in compliance with governing regulations
• Ensure adequate psychiatric services including the management of any contract for such services and in accordance with program regulations
• Assure quality of service through continuously monitoring effectiveness of interventions, identifying ongoing training needs, and reporting concerns and needs to administration
• Communicate with billing specialist to ensure adherence to billing requirements and timely submission of billing
• Monitor progress toward discharge goals and assist with discharge planning
• Other duties as assigned

Other Duties:This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position. Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization.
Supervisory Responsibility: This position includes clinical oversight; however the Lead Clinician does not have any direct supervision responsibilities.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands: 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.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 220-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel: Travel required throughout the county
Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Level of Degree:

• Master's Degree
• Licensed in Pennsylvania as a Psychologist, Professional Counselor, Marriage and Family Therapist or Clinical Social Worker
• Five years post-graduate experience with children, adolescents and families in behavioral health treatment

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience and training in trauma informed, trauma sensitive care
• Supervision of licensed, clinical social workers and/or therapists preferred
• Training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness preferred
• Knowledge of 55 Pa. Code Chapter 5210.31 regulations and implementation of such regulations

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.
EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws. #IND123