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Community Clinical Coordinator (Exempt)

The primary role of the Community Clinical Coordinator is to assist DYS Casework Staff in accessing and maintaining the delivery of behavioral services identified in each client’s Individual Service Plan and Relapse Prevention Plan.

This position is expected to support the delivery of behavioral health services at the Regional level and the District level, and in selected situations, at the case level. The primary focus will be the support of the specific region’s several district case management reams. The Community Clinical Coordinator will work collaboratively with services providers, state agencies and DYS staff to ensure that District and Regionally based behavioral health service delivery is coordinated and consistent with and responsive to the Department’s Community Service model.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:

  • Assist in developing and implementing Regional service management strategy under the direction of DYS Regional Directors, Clinical Coordinators, Directors of Community Services and Community Supervision/Casework Teams
  • Provide consultation to all DYS Regional Staff on problem solving, identifying and accessing community based clinical services
  • Assist in successful transition planning for youth returning to the community from custody 
  • Attend 90-, 60-, and/or 30-day meetings as needed
  • Participate in each Community Supervision/Casework Team’s weekly meeting
  • Identify service gaps at the Regional and District level; support the Regional Director of Community Services to develop/modify programs to meet service delivery needs
  • Work to ensure appropriate access to quality services on a client specific District and Regional basis
  • Support the Regional Director of Community Services in incorporating cultural competency, rehabilitation, resilience and recovery principles in fulfilling regional service management and development responsibilities
  • Interface with DYS Substance Abuse Specialist for case consultation and improved accessibility to Substance Abuse Services
  • Maintain effective relationships with key clinical and Administrative leadership within the Region.
  • Participate in District leadership and Community Supervision/Casework Team meetings to support DYS case management strategies by consulting on specific cases as well as monitoring clients’ Individual Service Plan compliance, ensuring access to needed services, assisting with clinical issues and improving service quality while seeking to reduce recidivism and increase community tenure
  • Have knowledge of and linkages with Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership managed care entities and providers within the Region
  • Work with the Regional Team to manage access, responsiveness and quality standards in the service of DYS client’s needs
  • Have knowledge of, and provide active support of caseworkers for clients receiving services under the Commonwealth’s Children’s Behavioral Health Initiative
  • Take a lead role in assisting the Regional Team in quality and access concerns of behavioral health treatment services within the Region
  • Interface with MassHealth Treatment Providers and MBHP in advocating that Treatment Providers establish improvement strategies for meeting the treatment needs of the DYS population
  • Provide the linkage with MBHP and MassHealth treatment providers regarding client care or service delivery
  • Identify and document any issues which act as barriers to effective service delivery and/or successful treatment participation by DYS youth.  (Issue identification will include system issues with case management as well as problems with lack of designated services, wait times, poor service quality, etc.)
  • Participate in face-to-face meetings with Treatment Providers, state agencies, DYS staff and community groups, as directed
  • Receive clinical guidance, as needed, from the DYS Regional Clinical coordinator to ensure clinical continuity and adherence to the youth’s Individual Service Plan as they move from residential to community placement
  • Meet regularly with the Regional Clinical Coordinator to ensure real time clinical consultative support
  • Participate in the Weekly Team Meeting/Case Review at each District Office 
  • Work with the DYS Casework staff to determine if thee are any specific cases they would like to discuss and receive consultation 
  • Provide assistance to DYS Caseworkers in making clinical decisions regarding their clients and will aid in identifying and addressing the specific needs of clients – this may include a review the client’s Relapse Prevention Plan and/or Individual Service Plan

Qualifications Required: 

  • Master’s Degree 
  • LICSW strongly preferred
  • Five years clinical experience in the Juvenile Justice, Child Welfare, Behavioral Health or demonstrably related field(s)
  • Microsoft Office skills
  • Must be able to handle multiple tasks and to meet deadlines in a timely fashion
  • Must be able to travel
  • Must have a valid drivers license
  • Must possess a vehicle 
  • Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Must possess strong organization and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to work independently
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