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Care Coordinator
Full-time / Non-exempt
Great Falls
Grant Funded Position until September 29, 2027.
Position Overview:
A paraprofessional that coordinates the treatment of behavioral health conditions (mental health & substance use) and physical health conditions; by providing comprehensive care management; care coordination; transitional care; health promotion to improve overall wellness and manage chronic health conditions; and monitoring health indicators.
Job Duties:
- Ensures client care is coordinated between client and all healthcare providers; continuous collaboration with local agencies to establish continuity of care for the clients
- Ensures client’s access to needed services during transitions from different levels of care, expedites and facilitates client understanding of health needs
- Must manage a client caseload with 96 billable hours/month to support wellness recovery through direct service care
- Provides education, reinforcement, and frequent communication with clients about their physical and behavioral health status
- Administers screening tools, proactive identification and active intervention to assist with provider evaluation of client’s current status and ongoing care needs
- Available during primary health, psychiatric, addiction appointments as needed for consultation and coordination efforts
- Assists with both internal and external warm hand-offs and referrals
- Enters benchmark data specific information into electronic health record and other databases
- Responsible for applying consistent criteria for management and coordination of client care plan, strategies and treatment plan goals that have been identified by client and individual care needs
- Communicates effectively with clients and treatment team to include both oral and written communication
- Provides encouragement and support to clients to assist them in solving difficulties they have managing and improving their health
- Develops strategies to remove barriers, allowing clients to achieve optimal health status
- Tracking and reporting client outcomes based on various measurements and screening tools
- Completes documentation as required and appropriately maintains all required paperwork in accordance with Many Rivers policies
- Communicates effectively with supervisors, therapists, medical providers, and other team members to provide quality continuity of care for the clients
- Regular attendance is required
- Must have a Montana valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and current vehicle insurance, travel required and may transport clients
- Participates in in-service trainings & attends required meetings as directed by immediate Supervisor or Director
- Performs other duties as assigned by leadership
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must have a bachelor’s degree in human serviced field or individuals with other educational backgrounds who, as providers, consumers, or advocates of mental health services have developed the necessary knowledge and skills or graduation from high school or GED and a combination of relevant experience and/or education equaling at least four years.
- Familiar with medical, mental health, addictions diagnosis and medications, preferred.
- Must have a valid MT Driver’s License, vehicle insurance, and vehicle.
- Transportation of clients required.
$2,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!
Wage $16.73 DOE
Benefits:
- 401K Matching Contributions
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Birthday
- Pet Insurance
All Positions at Many Rivers Whole Health must pass Background Checks and Motor Vehicle Record Check as well as a background check with DPHHS. Will be required to take Sexual Abuse Training.
About Us:
Since 1976, we have been dedicated to 14 counties in Montana and seek to serve a variety of both individuals and groups in all settings. We define resilience as the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress — such as family and relationship problems, serious health problems, or workplace, school place and financial stressors — alongside those of chronic, severe disabling behavioral health conditions. with an integrated team of specialists and a personal approach to wellness. Today, we are focused on becoming Montana's healthcare provider of choice.
We are committed to recruiting qualified employees, continually striving for advancement, and above all, working as a team to meet the health needs of clients living in our 14 counties. Our vision is to be the healthcare provider of choice for clients and employer of choice for employees and providers. We will achieve this vision by committing to a culture of integrity, safety, evidence based exceptional care, compassionate customer service, and great work environment.
Our Mission: Many Rivers Whole Health partners with people and communities to serve the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – by providing expertise in wellness, mental health, and substance use disorders, addressing prevention and treatment with a recovery-based approach.
Vision: To be a community based, highly respected organization known for excellence in mental health and addiction recovery services, offering compassionate, client-focused, professional support.
Our Values: Ambassador of Many Rivers, Own it, Individuals Matter, Create Joy, Embrace Change, Show Up. Step In.
About Great Falls:
Great Falls lies about halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks. With close access to world class fishing and floating, not only on the Missouri River, but also several other lakes and rivers. Great Falls is an active community within 1 hour of two local ski resorts. We encourage a fun, collaborative work environment as well as a good work/home life balance. If you are interested in being a part of a dynamic, impactful team, in a family friendly community, Great Falls and Many Rivers Whole Health is an excellent choice for you. We would love to hear from you and discuss this opportunity.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Many Rivers Whole Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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