What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator II position at Stars Behavioral Health Group?
JOB SUMMARY: This position has primary responsibility for wraparound
services, including engagement, assessment, Child and Family Team formation and
implementation, development of the Plan of Care and budget, and case management
services to adolescents and their families. When indicated as a need by the
family, the Care Coordinator provides mental health services and other services
to clients. He/she acts as liaison with external agencies and convenes the
Child and Family Team with the Child, Family Specialist and Parent Partner. The
Team may include family members, County representatives, the client, and others
selected by the family. He/she requests and coordinates the delivery of other
wraparound services from Starlight Partners staff. He/She documents services,
bills for mental health services, and completes tracking and outcomes
information and reports. He/She will work closely with and will be responsible
for providing direction to a Child and Family Specialist.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education / Experience
Master’s degree in child counseling, development or psychology, social
services or vocational counseling or related social science field requiredplus
two (2) years direct service experience with seriously mentally disordered
clients, at least one (1) year of which must be experience with children and
adolescents.
One (1) year supervisory experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
License or Certification
Registration as a MFT Intern or ASW with the Board of Behavioral Sciences
(BBS), or Psychological Assistant (PA) with the Board of Psychology
Valid California Driver's License
POTENTIAL JOB HAZARDS
Assaultive adolescents
Blood and Body Fluid Contact (Category I)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to physically perform Community Safety Interventions (CSI)
Ability to physically perform CPR and basic First Aid Techniques.
Ability to visually and audibly assess adolescent's behavior and needs.
Ability to sit for periods of 2 hours.
Ability to travel by automobile
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Assumes primary facilitative role for wraparound services for assigned
families.
2. Conducts initial and ongoing assessments of the client and family to
identify strengths and needs.
3. Develops, in collaboration with the Child and Family team, plans of care.
4. Facilitates Child and Family team meetings. Organizes these meetings in
collaboration with the Center Coordinator.
5. Provides mental health services, including assessment, plan development,
individual and family therapy, and collateral, to clients and their families, as
deemed necessary and appropriate through the assessment process and in
collaboration with the Child and Family team. Ensures appropriate documentation
and billing of services.
6. Guides services provided by the Family Specialists and Parent Partners
through the Child and Family team meeting process.
7. Links clients and their families to the Housing and Resource Specialist,
as deemed appropriate in partnership with the Child and Family team.
8. Ensures proper follow up on all referrals made to both internal and
external resources.
9. Facilitates case management services provided to clients and their
families.
10. Manages the budget for each assigned family. Determines the budget
amount in collaboration with the Community Services Supervisor.
