What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator - Youth Mobile Outreach position at COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE?
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Description
Who is Comprehensive Healthcare?
Comprehensive Healthcare provides innovative behavioral health and integrated healthcare services to clients of all ages. We take pride in our creative and collaborative work environment and in delivering clinically excellent, trauma-informed, recovery-oriented services.
What are we looking for in a Care Coordinator?
Care Coordinators on the Youth Mobile Outreach team respond in the community to support youth who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The goal of the Youth Mobile Outreach team is to reduce the use of emergency departments, hospitals, and detention centers for young people experiencing a crisis by offering an alternative for support and access to services in the community when a mental health emergency does occur. Care Coordinators offer supportive counseling to help youth stabilize and then assist clients with connecting to appropriate community services and treatment. To be successful in this role, Care Coordinators must enjoy variety in their day, possess exceptional communication skills, and be able to solve problems creatively. The Schedule for this position is Saturday-Tuesday 7am-6pm.
Care Coordinator duties may include:
- meeting with youth who are experiencing a crisis to assist with de-escalating, stabilizing, and providing initial support
- assisting the client with developing skills for self-advocacy and illness management
- participating in crisis & safety planning with the youth and their family
- coordinating with other service providers and treatment teams to expedite services and advocate on the client’s behalf
- assessing clients for safety and risk to self or others and taking appropriate crisis intervention steps when indicated
- completing all required progress notes in a client-centered, timely manner
- participating in the rotation for after-hours on-call coverage
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field
- Must be eligible for registration as Agency Affiliated Counselor
- Must have valid driver's license and vehicle liability insurance
What Comprehensive Healthcare Can Offer You
Training and Development
- A variety of career opportunities in a wide range of settings with room for mobility and promotion
- Regular training opportunities including support, supervision, and consultation in implementing evidence-based services and programs
- Clinical supervision toward licensure, if applicable
Innovative Program & Services
- A strong reputation for providing quality, evidence-based services within a collaborative multi-disciplinary team environment
- Innovative, forward-looking leadership that seeks to thrive in an ever-changing healthcare environment
- Joint Commission-accredited organization committed to continuous quality improvement
- Established partnerships with major research universities and other community and healthcare providers to implement cutting-edge treatment programs and services
Excellent Benefits
- Competitive salaries within our communities and industry
- Healthcare coverage for employee and qualified family members
- Generous vacation, paid holiday and sick leave policies
- Access to Employee Assistance Program services
- Agency-funded retirement plan with contributions equal to 5% of compensation
- Additional retirement investment opportunities with a 50% investment match of up to 4% of compensation
- Agency-funded life and disability insurance program
- Financial incentives to further employee education
Equal Opportunity Employer
Comprehensive Healthcare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value the diverse perspectives and strengths that our employees bring to the workplace and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply for our positions. The Human Resources department offers accommodations and assistance for the application and interview process; please contact us to make arrangements.
Salary : $27 - $33
