Coordinator, Mental Health Services (Anticipated)
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Job Location:
Fort Myers, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree with certification in mental health counseling social work or related field.
- Four (4) years of progressively responsible and knowledgeable experience that includes management or supervision of mental/behavioral health professionals and/or programs.
- Valid Florida certification to practice as a school counselor social worker or psychologist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Certified Mental Health Professional (CMHP) Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or similar industry license(s).
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; analytical organizational and prioritization skills; flexibility and adaptability in dealing with rapidly changing priorities and demands.
- Knowledge of federal state and local statutes laws regulations rules policies procedures and current research-based best practices governing the functional area of assignment including working knowledge of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) mental and behavioral health services and local resources and agencies providing mental and behavioral health services interventions and support.
- Knowledge of HIPAA Public Records Sunshine Law FERPA and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy public information and records retention.
- Ability to be a self-starter with documented results in building new programs and working simultaneously on a variety of projects.
- Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced environment and remain organized to complete time-sensitive jobs on or before deadline.
- Ability to serve in a lead role oversee employees and resolve conflicts in the Directors absence.
Revised: 09/08/2023
Responsibilities
- Plan facilitate and monitor District implementation administration and compliance regarding the MSDHS Public Safety Act (SB 7026).
- Facilitate collaborative working relationships and communications with local agencies and resources providing mental and behavioral health services interventions and support; facilitate and coordinate mental and behavioral health services and support agreements.
- Plan and coordinate training and implementation of Youth Mental Health First Aid or other Florida Department of Education mental health training for staff as required in Florida State Statute.
- Support the coordination of students entering and exiting mental and behavioral health recovery centers and programs; ensure schools effectively monitor the reintegration process into school-based activities and functions.
- Implement the communication system and protocols between contracted mental and behavioral health facilities and schools to ensure student and family needs are identified and addressed.
- Assist schools in identifying and adopting the most successful prevention intervention and support strategies to address the specific needs of each individual campus.
- Plan develop and implement staff development on mental/behavioral health and co-occurring disorders/conditions among student populations.
- Provide technical support to schools and communities on mental and behavioral health services and programming; receive and facilitate timely and effective responses to inquiries/concerns.
- Perform Medicaid administrative claims reimbursable activities as directed in accordance with Chapter 3 of the federally approved School District Administrative Claiming (SDAC) Guide.
Revised 09/08/2023
Additional Job Information
U15 $74208.00 8 Hours 255 Days
Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.
Required Experience:
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