Clinical Care Specialist - FEP

Description

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole-person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, case managers, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

We’re hiring for a Clinical Care Specialist for the First Episode Psychosis (FEP) Program to join us at 1012 W. Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO!

What You’d Be Doing

As a Case Manager, you will work as part of a transdisciplinary team to provide supportive, community-based services to youth and young adults ages 15-29 who meet criteria for the program.  In addition to providing services and support to youth and their families the Clinical Care Specialist Case Manager will provide training, education and support to the transdisciplinary team and community members as well as co-facilitate multi-family groups and other groups as appropriate 

Under the supervision of the FEP Team Lead/Clinician, the Clinical Care Specialist responsibilities are: 

• Outreach and engagement, screening, assessment, diagnosis and strengths-based treatment.
• Planning, psychoeducation and support for individuals, family/primary support systems, crisis support and relapse prevention planning, independent living skills development, benefits planning, support for educational and vocational settings, medication support and opportunities for self-advocacy, mentorship and socialization. 
• Deliver services that address diverse social, cultural, gender and economic needs of population served.
• Participates in quarterly education workshops as well as community education and outreach as assigned. 
• Utilizes a recovery-oriented treatment modality for people experiencing their first episode of psychosis (FEP).
• Identifies problem areas, service gaps, and areas that are barriers to services for individuals. 

• Develops initial psychosocial assessments, diagnosis formulation, crisis plans and treatment plans;
• Knowledgeable about behavioral health programs, evidenced-based interventions, and the unique needs of transition age youth, young adults, and their families.
• Experience working with diverse teams to identify policy needs, plan, analyze and solve complex problems, as well as have a passion for early intervention and expertise implementing behavioral health programming in community setting for transition age youth, young adults, and their families;
• The case manager adheres to program practice guidelines training and certification
• Develops and maintains a professional working relationship with other community agencies;
• Staff documents in a timely manner according to agency policies and procedures. 
• Maintains competency and proficiency with our electronic health record system;
• Willing to work flexible hours in order to meet the needs of the clients and families;
• Provides support to remain in home and community to avoid more restrictive living arrangement, and
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Like About Us

• Competitive pay. $21.21 per hour, based on experience and degree
• Generous benefits package. For most positions, includes paid holidays, generous PTO, EAP, tuition reimbursement, retirement, insurances, FSA, and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, and Vision, with low deductibles. Also, Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP, Teladoc, LifeLock, Direct Path, Life and AD&D, LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA, Voluntary Life, Allstate Voluntary benefits
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For—The Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or a closely related field;
• Worked with diverse teams to identify policy needs, plan, analyze and solve complex problems;
• Advanced computer proficiency
• Colorado driver’s license and access to transportation during work hours

What We’d Like to See in You—The Nice-to-Haves

• Passion for early intervention and expertise implementing behavioral health programming in community setting for transition age youth, young adults, and their families;
• Exceptional time management skills and flexibility;
• Spanish language skills

Closing Date:  Open until filled                                                                                                         EOE, M/F

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