Katie Miller Program Coordinator
Company: Helen Ross McNabb Center
Location: Knoxville
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Katie Miller Program CoordinatorHelp Others, Make a Difference,
Save a Life.Do you want to make a difference in people's lives
every day?Or help people navigate the tough spots in their life?And
do it all while working where your hard work is appreciated?You
have a lot of choices in where you work---make the decision to work
where you are valued!Join the McNabb Center Team as the Katie
Miller Program Coordinator program today!The Katie Miller Program
Coordinator
- The position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day
activities for residential A&D services, co-facilitating groups
and activities as needed and assisting the Services Coordinator as
needed in the operations of all Adolescent Alcohol and Drug
Residential Services.
- This position reports to the Adolescent Alcohol and Drug
Services Coordinator.
- The position will act as the Educational Liaison which requires
the completion of education reports as well as communication with
the liaison persons in the schools of the community as directed by
the Interdepartmental Agreement between the Department of
Children's Services and the Department of Education.
- The position will also be responsible for working cooperatively
with the therapists and educational staff and will have final
program oversight. i.e., all decisions concerning level changes,
home passes, discharge dates, etc. (must be approved by the
Services Coordinator). This job description is not intended to be
all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably
related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor
and other management as required. This organization reserves the
right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover,
management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job
duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate
individuals with disabilities. This job description does not
constitute a written or implied contract of employment.Service
Delivery and Clinical Care1. Manages daily operations of the Center
to ensure for smooth service delivery.
- Creates the schedule on a monthly basis, approves PRN use, and
provides coverage when needed to ensure an adequate staffing
pattern and client safety.
- Responds to crisis situations immediately and ensures that
Incident Reports are forwarded within 24 hours.
- Ensures that clients are supervised within the milieu at all
times.
- Implements level system by monitoring tx status of each ct. and
providing direct feedback.
- Conducts daily processing group in the absence of the clinical
therapist.
- Maintains communication with DCS, Dept. of Education, and
community schools.2. Provides indirect treatment support and
consultation.
- Conducts treatment team and client staffing on a weekly basis
to ensure continuity of care.
- Formulates and oversees implementation of behavior modification
system and general program development.
- Participates in the on-call rotation 1x per month and completes
all duties associated with on-call.Administrative1. Manages daily
operations of the Center to ensure for smooth service delivery,
adherence to P&P, and reimbursement for services.
- Reviews and creates policies and procedures in accordance with
licensure and payor source standards.
- Manages designate budget line items as evidence in the trial
balances.
- Completes chart audits on a monthly basis to ensure compliance
with CARF, DCS and DOH standards.
- Checks for completion of IPPs and CFTMs on a weekly basis in
accordance with DCS and DOH standards.
- Completes an allowance audit 1x per month and coordinates
clothing allotments.
- Maintains a petty cash account and reconciles on a monthly
basis.2. Completes all required documentation in a timely manner
and in accordance with Center Policy and Procedure and funding
source guidelines.
- Completes the BEP and ADM reports and submits by specified
deadlines.
- Completes the DCS utilization review and visitation spreadsheet
by the 10th of each month.
- Completes progress notes and documentation within one week of
contact.Team Building and Management1. Provide direct supervision
for Team Leaders and counselors.
- Assist Services Coordinator with training and staff development
on a monthly basis.
- Complete evaluations annually.
- Provide appropriate corrective actions.
- Complete pop-in visits on 2nd and 3rd shifts bi-
monthly.Professionalism/Professional Development1. Exhibits
accountability for assigned responsibilities.
- Responds to all flags, e-mails and voicemails within 1-2
business days.
- Demonstrates time management skills by arriving on time to
weekly meetings.
- Completes tasks by prescribed deadlines and in accordance with
P&P.
- Attends professional training to ensure that decisions are
sound and in accordance with best practice guidelines.2.
Flexibility/Adaptability
- Accepts additional duties as assigned.3.
Communication/Relationships
- Communicates with parents/DCS/POs to ensure they are updated,
involved, and satisfied with services provided.
- Attends supervision regularly to communicate any problems and
give/receive feedback openly.
- Maintains professional, respectful communication with
co-workers even when conflict arises.COMPENSATION:
- Starting salary for this position is approximately $60,527 /yr
based on relevant experience and education.Schedule:
- Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Travel:
- Must be capable of driving a van and transporting clients.
Equipment/Technology:
- Basic computer skills are required for email, timekeeping, and
documentation in the electronic medical record.QUALIFICATIONS -
Katie Miller Program CoordinatorEducation:
- Master's Degree in Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy,
Psychology, Social Work, or other related field of study.
- Knowledge of addiction and adolescent development is
preferred.
- Must have a clinical license to practice therapy in the state
of Tennessee.
- License status may be flexible if in final stages of
attainment.Experience / Knowledge:
- Three years of related work experience, at least one of which
is in a supervisory capacity.
- Experience working with adolescents as well as previous
experience in the alcohol and drug field is preferred although
applicants may have other skills and experiences that could
accommodate this position.Physical:
- Must be capable of driving a van and transporting clients.
- Must be capable of assisting in utilizing nonviolent methods of
crisis intervention including therapeutic holding-Handle with Care
(training provided).
- The necessary skills for this position include the ability to
exercise sound judgment and effective decision-making, ability to
set and demonstrate appropriate boundaries, ability to be an
empathic listener, and flexibility, willingness, and adaptability
to working with diverse populations.
- Must also have the ability to communicate effectively and
possess good time management and organizational skills.
- Able to effectively balance supervisory role with direct
care.
- Minimal exposure to biological hazards.
- Hearing of normal/soft tones and close eye work.
- Valid driver's license.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and
reaching.
- CPR and First Aid certification required (training
provided).
- Required to be certified in and adequately implement verbal
de-escalation techniques.
- Applicants should be able to exercise sound judgement under
pressure.
- Clinical staff may be required to get an F endorsement to
transport clients as necessary.Location:
- Knoxville, TennesseeApply today to work where we care about you
as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!Helen
Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of
employment.Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks,
driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at
hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background
check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are
subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are
encouraged to apply.PIbc7f4b158386-31181-34272973
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