What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Center Care Coordinator position at Kennebec Behavioral Health?
Kennebec Behavioral Health, established in 1960 and named one of Maine's Best Places to Work for the last 4 consecutive years, currently has an opening for a full-time Access Center Care Coordinator for our Augusta office. The Access Care Coordinator provides care coordination services to child and adult clients enrolled in awaiting assignment to a KBH program, to prioritize clients with high needs and to support transitions between levels of care.
The Access Center Care Coordinator provides direct care coordination services by triaging and providing initial response to meet clients’ immediate needs for safety, coordination of timely follow-up by the clients’ current providers and facilitating to meet acute needs. The candidate will also participate in the process of care coordination by participating in Care Coordinator supervision, collaborating with Access Center and other KBH program staff to address gaps and interruptions in care, and to facilitate transitions between services. The Care Coordinator will also document client care as evidenced by accurate medical records by completing documentation in accordance with KBH guidelines, responding to clinical and administrative audits in accordance with KBH guidelines, and follow the ethical standards set forth by Licensing standards and in accordance with KBH guidelines
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services related field, and eligible for MHRT/C. Four years of care coordination experience a plus. Knowledge of medical and behavioral health systems of care, strong computer skills, communication, and customer service skills are preferred.
Benefits: KBH is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) that provides workers with qualifying employment and loan payments federal student debt forgiveness after 10 years or 120 monthly payments.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
- Care Coordination: 4 years (Preferred)
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- MHRT/C (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22
