What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator - CCBHC Lake - 100 position at Lifestream Behavioral Center?
Description
LifeStream is a behavioral health and social services organization that provides high-quality treatment, education, care management, rehabilitation, child welfare, primary care and homeless services to children, adolescents, and adults. Located in Central Florida, LifeStream primarily serves the residents of Lake, Citrus and Sumter Counties, with additional programs located in Orange, Marion, Hernando and Hillsborough Counties.
CARE COORDINATOR - CCBHC - 100
JOB SUMMARY : An advocate and support person to those individuals assigned. This employee links them to appropriate services and monitors the progress or lack of progress by the individual. The Care Manager works closely with the individual, the individual's family, LifeStream staff, and other community organizations to meet those needs and to allow the individual to live as independently as possible within the community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Convenes / attends staffing as necessary for assessing and coordinating services for clients.
- Completes required agency, funding, legal, statistical and fiscal documentation in an accurate and timely manner.
- It is important for a person in this position to enjoy working with difficult clients and act as a role model whenever possible.
- Able and willing, to work flexible hours.
- Regular driving between appointments and a clean driving history and valid driver's license is an essential function of the position.
- Direct care services include assessment interventions and case management.
- Services provided within the community and the team members must be flexible to meet with individuals at various times.
- The employee will assume program responsibilities as designated by the Supervisor.
- Participate consistently in all in-service training programs.
KNOWLEDGE & JOB SKILLS :
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT : Completes all requirements according to Individual Training Plan within the first six months of hire and annually. Other training and / or professional development may be assigned due to evolution of programs.
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LifeStream is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on age, citizenship, color, covered veteran status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
