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Job Title:Forensic Statewide Clinical Coordinator

Workplace: 200 Piedmont Avenue, SE. Atlanta, Ga. 30334

Hybrid or Remote: Remote

Travel: 50% statewide travel

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Forensic Housing Administrator, the Forensic Statewide Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring clinical oversight, compliance, and operational effectiveness of Georgia's Forensic Community Integration Homes (CIHs) and Forensic Apartments.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Coordination

• Assist in coordinating successful admissions into Georgia's Forensic CIHs and Forensic Apartments.
• Track and ensure clinical intake assessments for new admissions are conducted and documented per policy.
• Attend monthly CIH clinical meetings with CFD, FCC, Team Lead, etc. to ensure clinical needs are being met.
• Participate in discharge planning meetings to facilitate smooth transitions into CIHs and Forensic Apartments.
• Monitor resident behavior reports, identify potential risks, and escalate concerns as needed.
• Aid CIH managers with establishing performance improvement goals in response to critical incident reports and/or audits to enhance program services.

Site Visits & Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct bi-monthly site visits at CIHs to ensure compliance, safety, and quality of care for all residents and staff.
• Conduct bi-annual site visits at Forensic Apartments to assess compliance with benefits and medication oversight.
• Perform regular inspections of Forensic properties, ensuring homes are safe, clean, and well-maintained per regulatory standards.
• Complete an annual Risk Assessment for each CIH to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Training & Policy Implementation

• Train staff on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and DBHDD policies related to quality assurance to enhance CIH efficiency.
• Ensure CIH Team Leads are well-trained in quality and compliance and up to date on policy changes or modifications.
• Promote a culture of safety by training staff on emergency preparedness, behavioral support plans, and individualized recovery plans (IRPs).

Quality Assurance & Documentation

• Audit client records at CIHs to ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with best practices.
• Ensure individualized treatment plans are properly implemented and managed.
• Monitor the use of clinical best practices in resident care and ensure CIH Team Leads are trained accordingly.
• Ensure completion of required safety drills (fire drills, disaster drills, medical competency checks, environmental safety checklists, etc.).
• Submit administrative reviews and investigative reports as required.

Community Service Liaison

• Act as a statewide liaison between DBHDD and all Community Service Boards (CSBs) under the direction of Forensic Housing Administration, attending scheduled monthly meetings.
• Assess Community Services and Partnerships
  • Regularly evaluate the effectiveness and accessibility of current community services and partnerships across all CIHs statewide.
  • Identify any gaps or barriers to access and recommend improvements to ensure equitable service delivery.
  • Actively seek out potential new partnerships that could enhance the quality of services provided to CIHs.
  • Communicate recommendations to the Forensic Housing Administrator for initial outreach and partnership development.
• Develop and Maintain a Resource Database: Maintain an up-to-date list of local and statewide resources for staff and resident use.

For benefits information, please visit: https://careers.dbhdd.ga.gov/why-dbhdd/

Employment Requirements
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of our employees, individuals and communities we serve, certain positions within DBHDD may require evaluations, vaccinations, professional licensure and certifications. Licenses must be current and enable providers to practice within the State of Georgia.

The following are a listing of evaluations and vaccinations that may be required for employees, including those not involved with direct care:

• Drug Screening
• TB Evaluation
• Annual Influenza*

*Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.