2 Behavioral Health Home Coordinator - Adult (Brunswick) Jobs in Brunswick, ME
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Behavioral Health Home Coordinator - Adult (Brunswick)
$56k-67k (estimate)
Full Time | Ambulatory Healthcare Services
3 Months Ago
Sweetser is Hiring a Behavioral Health Home Coordinator - Adult (Brunswick) Near Brunswick, ME
Becoming part of the Sweetser family means you can make a difference in the lives of Maine children, adults, and families every day. As a nationally recognized and accredited leader, we offer competitive salaries, a wide range of benefits and the opportunity to join a passionate team of more than 700 employees.
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Job Code: 12408
Location: Brunswick 04011
Department: Adult Case Mgmt Services
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Summary:
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!Starting at $22 per hour!Integrated behavioral health care is the systematic coordination of physical and behavioral health care. The Health Home Coordinator for Adults provide outreach, case management, peer support, and information about the health care system in general and at care transition points between health care agencies i.e. emergency department/inpatient unit to community services. Ongoing care includes providing health education/health promotion, in partnership with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Returning Applicant? Login Now Behavioral Health Home Coordinator - Adult (Brunswick)
Job Code: 12408
Location: Brunswick 04011
Department: Adult Case Mgmt Services
FT/PT Status: Full Time
Summary:
$2,000 Sign-On Bonus!Starting at $22 per hour!Integrated behavioral health care is the systematic coordination of physical and behavioral health care. The Health Home Coordinator for Adults provide outreach, case management, peer support, and information about the health care system in general and at care transition points between health care agencies i.e. emergency department/inpatient unit to community services. Ongoing care includes providing health education/health promotion, in partnership with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct assessments of patients and family for information about health, mental health and social service needs and provide information on the importance, availability and use of a medical/primary care home, and information on referral to other services including, but not limited to housing, food, clothing and other basic needs Consult and work collaboratively with the Integrated Behavioral Health team, the patient, and primary care provider about treatment options and preferences; coordinates plan of care.
- Provide information or education about services, explain the benefits of Integrated Behavioral Health to eligible patients and families, and obtain a signed release of information form/application to access services; provide Rights and Responsibilities and other information to each eligible patient. Makes referrals for all identified services as needed.
- Document services by entering patient data into the electronic client record, and ensuring that all documentation is appropriately signed and dated. Comply with all requirements for necessary documentation.
- Determine appropriate level of care using screening tools approved by DHHS.
- Develop Individualized Service/Support Plan (ISP) in conjunction with the person served. Collaboratively review and update the plan as needed.
- Participate in crisis intervention, resolution and follow-up services.
- Assist in the exploration of less restrictive alternatives to hospitalization.
- Identify and document unmet needs.
- Facilitate transportation to medical appointments and other community integration activities.
- Successfully complete an orientation and training program in wellness case management/advocacy that includes support for assisting patients with making life changes to help them self-manage and/or improve their chronic condition(s).
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in Human Services in psychology, mental health and human services, behavioral health, behavioral sciences, social work, human development, special education, counseling, rehabilitation, sociology, nursing or closely related field, preferred, but not required.
- Maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- MHRTc Certified or eligible.
- Experience working in or with a primary care clinic with medical staff strongly encouraged.
- Persons with lived experience in the Mental Health and/or Substance Abuse system are encouraged to apply.
- Knowledge in some or all of the following areas: Child development, family systems, special education, mental health, developmental delays, juvenile justice system.
- Skills in being well organized, able to independently prioritize workload, and having excellent interpersonal skills.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
SALARY
$56k-67k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/05/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
07/24/2024
WEBSITE
sweetser.org
HEADQUARTERS
MADAWASKA, ME
SIZE
500 - 1,000
FOUNDED
1828
REVENUE
$50M - $200M
INDUSTRY
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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About Sweetser
Helping People Create Promising Futures Each year, Sweetsers caring and compassionate professionals connect 20,000 children, adults and family members with the mental health, recovery and education services they need and deserve in the treatment of mental illness. The organizations roots in residential care for children date back to 1828. Nationally recognized and accredited, learn more about Sweetsers statewide network of care by calling the Promise Line at 1-800-434-3000, or at www.sweetser.org.
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