Integrated Infant Mental Health Coordinator
Starfish Family Services, Inc.
Integrated Infant Mental Health Coordinator
Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Inkster Clinic - Inkster, MI
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
Graduate Degree
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
The Integrated Health Care (IHC) Infant Mental Health (IMH) Coordinator will assist in program development, marketing, staff training and service monitoring for the clinic’s Integrated IMH program. This position will take the lead role in coordinating the activities of the IHC-IMH team as well as collecting and reporting all necessary data to the supervisor. This position will also maintain a caseload with children in our 0-5 home-based IHC services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
+ A Master’s degree in social work, psychology or other related human service field is required.
+ An IMH endorsement at Level 2 - 3 is required.
+ A State of Michigan Limited/Full Licensure as a social worker, counselor, or psychologist in the is required.
+ Minimum of two-years direct clinical experience providing 0 - 6 infant/child home-based services required. This includes assessment, IMH intervention, play therapy and treatment planning.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment and support to youth and families in the 0-5 homebased/IHC programming.
+ Provide anticipatory guidance to other professionals working with the 0-5 population. This includes training, technical assistance, and monitoring and coordination of assessments and interventions for children and families.
+ Provide comprehensive assessments, treatment planning and therapy services with measurable objectives in the home setting. Provide support and crisis intervention with families involved with the program.
+ Assist in identification and reduction of cross-system barriers.
+ Identify and work closely with supervisor and staff on program development and client needs.
+ Develop outcome measures for families in IHC-IMH program and assist in training and coordinating with staff regarding these measures.
+ Work cooperatively as a member of a team with program staff, supervisors and community referral sources.
+ Participate in marketing and outreach activities, develop and maintain referral relationships with medical agencies, and other referral sources.
+ Maintain client files, submit timely and accurate documentation of services, billing data, I-IMH Dashboard and required paperwork.
+ Monitor program referrals and assignment of caseloads to the 0-6homebased IHC program. Responsible for working with team members, supervisor, child, families, medical staff and community contacts in a manner that is conducive to the philosophy and mission of the program and agency.
+ Manage monthly UPG and LOC meetings for I-IMH/PWP Team.
+ Review/approve Pre Plan and IPOS assessments for I-IMH/PWP Team.
+ Participate in individual and group supervision.
+ Participate in on-going personal and professional development including in-service training, peer review, external workshops and seminars.
+ Maintain and update SPARKS guide with program/Medicaid changes.
+ Prepare and distribute monthly PWP Team Notes.
+ Accept and emulate the mission of SFS.
+ Assist in finding and directing clients in case of an emergency such as a fire or tornado.
+ Cooperate in any investigation related to personnel, licensing, accreditation or other circumstances.
+ Attend all agency and departmental meetings and training as required.
+ Adhere to all Lifespan policies and procedures as it relates to documentation, productivity, training requirements, CMH guidelines, and confidentiality.
+ Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor or other management.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
+ Knowledge of early childhood development, as well as social, emotional and cognitive disabilities required.
+ Knowledge of Maternal Mental illness and Infant Mental Health Intervention required.
+ Willingness to provide group training/education to other professionals required.
+ Knowledge of the Sparks system as a super user to assist staff with questions and concerns related to electronic documentation.
+ Ability to manage multiple priorities, function independently off site and demonstrate good follow through and problem-solving skills.
+ Ability to demonstrate commitment, caring and respect for children and adults from diverse backgrounds who have multiple needs or problems.
+ Ability to work cooperatively and responsibly as a member of a team with colleagues, supervisors, agency staff and community referral contacts.
+ Ability to develop treatment plans and coordinate needed services to fulfill plans.
+ Ability to role model appropriate child-handling techniques to parents and staff.
+ Development and implementation of Individualized Plan of Service utilizing Person Centered Planning.
+ Train new staff and student interns as they begin their position on the IHC-IMH team.
+ Ability to make critical decisions independent of immediate supervision.
+ Knowledge of community resources and linkages.
+ Knowledge of theory and intervention with infants/toddlers and family systems and good understanding of child development, parent/child attachment and common medical and behavioral issues required.
+ Competence in the delivery of crisis intervention services.
+ Must be computer literate- fax, email, and Microsoft office at minimum.
+ Ability to effectively, appropriately, and accurately communicate both orally and in writing.
+ Ability to meet productivity expectations as assigned by program supervisor.
+ Ability and willingness to abide by all Starfish Family Services confidentiality policies.
+ Ability and desire for personal and professional growth, and skill development.
+ Ability to demonstrate compassion and sensitivity and to respect the privacy and special needs of our clients.
+ Ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
+ Must have a commitment to the welfare of the children and families the program services, medical settings to ensure the delivery of quality services.
+ Ability to work flexible hours as needed (i.e. some evenings will be required).
+ Must have the ability to work with all members of the community regardless of race, age, sex and cultural or ethnic background.
+ Must maintain professional and ethical standards.
+ Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner and develop new relationships with other community agencies.
LICENSING AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
+ Must have a reliable mode of transportation and possess a current valid State of Michigan driver’s license and automobile insurance.
+ Must obtain TB (Tuberculous), CV-19 and Flu (Influenza) vaccinations to participate as a vendor for all Medical Health Systems that Starfish/Integrated-IMH program supports. Circumstances preventing vaccination, and corresponding accommodations will be reviewed and considered.
Starfish Family Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer
EOE/M/F/D/V
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