What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator position at ICAN Inc?
The Care Coordinator conducts and schedules assessments, referrals, advocacy and supports, counseling, education of patients and enrollees and care team members assuring the patient receives quality services to maintain optimum healthcare needs without barriers. The Coordinator adheres to and promotes the philosophy and missions of the company by performing the following duties and responsibilities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for outreach and engagement to formally enroll referred children and adults into the care management program.
- Conducts assessments, evaluates needs, establishes and maintains care plan and maintains referrals for enrollees. Ensures supports are in place inclusive of peer and family contacts.
- Develops a Plan of Care based on preliminary clinical information and assigned level that will identify linkages and services immediately required, based on information received from referral sources if applicable.
- Ensures all initial linkages are established and maintained.
- Collaborates with all services providers and establishes team communication plan.
- Monitors goals on a continuing basis and that team is communicating.
- Monitors and ensures that care plan is relevant to health home policies and procedures.
- Consults with family members and social supports to maintain support consistency.
- Advocates for additional services and linkages as appropriate.
- Maintains current care management documentation and information regarding care management activities within the required health IT system.
- Additional duties may be assigned, on an as needed basis.
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from an accredited four-year college or university, in Human Services, a mental health field or a related field is preferred.
At least one-year experience in Human Services, primarily Mental Health and Substance Abuse.
Valid NYS Driver's License is required.
