What are the responsibilities and job description for the MENTAL HEALTH PRACTITIONER: CARE COORDINATOR position at Central Minnesota Mental Health Center?
WHY CMMHC?
At Central Minnesota Mental Health Center, our team members are our strongest asset. We strive to attract and retain passionate people who want to live out our mission and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are motivated to provide a supportive and caring environment with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development. We are privileged to offer services and employment opportunities at multiple sites within the four-county area. Central Minnesota Mental Health Center is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
CAREERS INSPIRED TO SUPPORT
CMMHC has a rewarding opportunity to serve as a Mental Health Practitioner: Coordinator within our Buffalo team. We truly exercise a people first mindset. We know that providing a caring and supportive environment for our clients begins and ends with our employees. We are looking for compassionate people to join our mission. We will offer a great place to work, collaborative team environment, and resources to support your personal and professional development.
HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the care for individuals and/or families receiving services, promoting quality care, and supporting collaboration for Certified Community Behavioral Health Care (CCBHC) clients.
- Promote recovery and psychiatric stability using established rehabilitative principles and best practices.
- Provide care coordination for clients as needed, coordinating with referral source to assess best services for client.
- Assess, refer, coordinate, monitor services and communicate regularly with all providers involved to ensure appropriate care, reduce duplication of services and promote client autonomy.
- Assist clients in addressing barriers to accessing services, including transportation, insurance, finances, and legal issues.
- Maintain current knowledge of mental health service system with the ability to locate information and resources for a variety of clients needs, including medical, housing, employment, social services, and community programs.
- .Assist support staff and clinicians in identifying appropriate referrals and resources for clients or potential clients.
- Attend weekly team meetings in assigned location to collaborate with providers.
