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JOB DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION:                         Mental Health Services Coordinator

STATUS:                             Full Time, Exempt

RELATIONSHIPS:              Reports to Director of Programs

 

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

The Mental Health Services Coordinator prayerfully oversees all clinical functions including Intake, Interventions, Assessment, Mental Health, Christ centered EMDR and Addictions Counseling, develops and provides oversight to all clinical program elements for the Park Street Center Emergency Shelter and Discipleship Recovery Centers. The Mental Health Services Coordinator will work in close cooperation with program Case Managers in the Discipleship Recovery Program and Emergency Services Program, implementing strategies to impact life restoration for the glory of God.

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Spiritual:

1. Maintain a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and confess Him as their personal Lord and Savior. (John 3:16, Acts 4:12)

1. Endeavor to live a Godly life in public and private, thereby providing a Christian role model for those we seek to reach. (1 Peter 1:13-16)
2. Agree with the WRM Statement of Faith.
3. Abide by the Ministry Principles and Employee Handbook
4. Agree to be governed by the Constitution and Bylaws

 

Vocational:

1. Required Master’s Degree in Social Work or Counseling, and an associated license: Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Counselor or Licensed Addictions Counselor.
2. A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Counseling
3. A minimum of 5 years’ experience supervising counseling professionals
4. Documented experience with staff development and evaluation
5. Proven ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
6. Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills
7. Clear communication skills – both verbal and written
8. Proven ability to manage conflict with and between, subordinates, peers and superiors, expeditiously and respectfully.
9. Track-record of work with low-income, homeless and/or indigent individuals and families

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

               Spiritual:

1. Grow spiritually in the Lord through prayer, memorization, meditation and study of the Word, and unity in Christian fellowship. (2 Peter 1:5-8, 2 Peter 3:18)
2. Be a consistent witness for Jesus in attitude, speech, and actions demonstrating a daily walk with Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 4:1-3, Ephesians 5:3-5)
3. Encourage guests, staff, volunteers, and customers to accept God’s gift of salvation and grow in their faith. (Romans 15:2, 1 Thessalonians 5:11,14)
4. Join in corporate worship and instruction with an external group of believers whose beliefs are in agreement with the WRM Statement of Faith. (Colossians 3:16, Hebrews 10:24-25)
5. Faithfully uphold WRM’s ministry in prayer. (1 Timothy 2:1)

 

Vocational:

1. Act as an advocate with the love of Christ for the homeless, poor, and marginalized by raising the awareness of the causes, needs, and potential of those in poverty.
2. Maintain a courteous, Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of WRM
3. Top priorities:
   1. Individual trauma EMDR therapy with DRP guests. (Up to four per day)
   2. Group therapy/classes with DRP.
   3. ES guest psych triage and coordination of treatment with medical provider
   4. Oversite of approved intern therapist hours along with coaching/instruction.
   5. Notation of guest treatment summary in case management software.
4. Provide Clinical Team oversight under direction and communication with Director of Programs to ensure that the clinical needs are met for all guests. Provide oversight and training to ensure that case management staff are appropriately trained and following on detecting mental health needs with appropriate referral.
5. For individuals in residential programs, develop intervention plans and supportive systems necessary to support movement out of homelessness and into available, appropriate, and affordable housing or other long-term solutions, with long-term stability as the goals for those individuals accessing long-term programs at WRM.
6. Provide groups engagement opportunities for individuals accessing Emergency Services Program to address immediate trauma barriers to life progress and community independence.
7. In cooperation with the Director of Programs and case manager, provide interventions for individuals not appropriate for WRM Shelters and Programs.
8. Develop case plan and record services provided to individuals through the Mission Tracker database to facilitate proper recording.
9. Maintain the referral network needed to ensure participants with greater-level needs are referred to mental health providers that allows participant access beyond WRM engagement.
10. Clinical Interns
    1. Provide oversight to the Director of Programs in the development, implementation, and oversight of intern program within Emergency Services to supplement the work provided by Case Managers.
    2. Work with the Volunteer Department to obtain appropriate interns.
    3. Provide appropriate training for interns, relevant to their area of focus, which meets the requirements of the colleges.
11. Other
    1. Participate in weekly case management meetings to promote collaboration, teamwork, and personal accountability.
    2. Represent the Mission at meetings and on committees as directed.
    3. Communicate with the public through speaking engagements, community meetings, and collaboration with mental health providers.
    4. Perform other tasks and complete additional duties as assigned.

 

Note: Ability to travel locally and statewide is required with limited out of state travel.

To Apply: Heather Anderson 307-473-6946