Programs Coordinator

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreInformation, Please Seehttps://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13389552Job Title:Programs CoordinatorHome Office:Union County Office (UCO).Area of Focus:Behavioral HealthProgram(s):Behavioral Health - Outpatient Mental Health Programminghelps individuals build life skills and well-being through behavioralhealth counseling, psychiatric care, and other care coordination andsupport services.Intensive Placement Stabilization (IPS) - IPS helpsyoung people involved with the DCFS system (Department of Child andFamily Services) build stability and reduce the number of fosterplacements and moves through mental health services. Mental HealthJuvenile Justice (121) functions as a point of contact between theIllinois Juvenile Justice System, probation, schools, and the community.The program helps build these collaborative relationships to identifyand obtain referrals of youth with or at risk for mental health concernsin Union County.Immediate Supervisor:Behavioral Health DirectorPrograms Coordinator job duties include, but are not limited to: Intervenes and evaluates clients, establishes diagnosis as needed,and assists in development of individual treatment planscollaboratively with clients and QMHPs, defining goals, outcomes,and timeframes while monitoring client progress. Conducts crisis intervention to stabilize clients through short-termtechniques and/or referral to additional services. Provides therapeutic interventions aimed at improving individual andfamily functioning. Ensures timely updates regarding client engagement and programparticipation are communicated to program leadership. Maintains networking and referral contactsinternally and externallywhile assessing barriers to engagement, treatment, and dischargeplanning. Screens, assesses, and provides interventions for consumersexhibiting trauma-related symptoms. Follows agency policy and procedures for all reports or suspicionsof abuse and neglect. Conducts client check-in calls during clinician or Case Managertransitions or as needed to ensure continuity of care andengagement. Maintains and updates community resource information to supportreferrals and service coordination. Supervises Case Managers, and therapist/counselors and oversee allrelated operational functions. Monitors service productivity and billing requirements among staffand participates in disciplinary processes when necessary. Provides regular individual and/or group supervision to directreports and fosters a collaborative, team-based work environmentaligned with agency mission and vision. Oversee Behavioral Health Outpatient operational tracking tools andspreadsheets, including monitoring expiring IM+CANS assessments andcoordinating scheduling with the Assistant Director and Intake staffto ensure timely completion. Facilitates Coping Skills Training and other assigned programtrainings as needed to support program and client needs.