What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Coordinator - full-time, 76th street position at Children's Wisconsin?
At Children's Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
Every child deserves a safe and loving home. When parents are unable to provide this on their own, intervention is needed to ensure these children are free of abuse and neglect.
We provide child well-being services to help children live in a safe and nurturing environment. We provide services to parents needing education and guidance to improve their parenting skills so their children can remain with them. We also provide services to children who are placed with foster families until they can return home or become part of an adoptive family.
Our experienced professionals provide the following services to families in Milwaukee County and at locations throughout Wisconsin.
- Foster Care
- Treatment Foster Care
- Adoption
- Respite Care
- Child Advocacy Centers
- Family Case Management
- Family Finding
We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country. If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
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Position Summary-
The Mental Health Care Coordinator will assist in scheduling and benefits coordination, helping to assure care continuity for each family seeking mental health support both short term and long term.
Position Requirements-
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field and at least 3 years related and applied experience in a mental health field, or Master's degree preferred and if Masters then no experience required but related mental health experience still preferred.
Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and appropriate clinical interventions, as well as knowledge of mental health insurance preferred.
Strong communication, assessment, and interpersonal skills so as to maintain strong, positive relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Adequate writing skills so as to complete forms, reports, and other written materials.
Demonstrated strong and creative problem solving skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Knowledge of computer and keyboard, Microsoft Window and basic word processing skills.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and / or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
