JOB SUMMARY:

• Provide direct services to assess child for medical, mental health and chemical dependency risk factors, assess health status and demonstrate knowledge of health care needs and prescribed medications. Conduct a comprehensive health screening and history, including physical, mental and chemical dependency assessment and completion of clinical questionnaires.
• Work in tandem with a childs medical, behavioral, and specialty providers to ensure health care services are coordinated and addressing co-occurring conditions.
• Take a lead role in developing and facilitating a clinical health team to address the childs medical, clinical and social service needs. Team members may include physicians, occupational and physical therapists, RNs and ARNPs, mental health and chemical dependency providers, family members, housing supports and other professional and natural supports.
• Assist child patient in collaboration with their family, in developing a Health Action Plan (HAP). Incorporate childs support system, health care needs and providers and treatment goals and strategies updating the plan every 90 days.
• Provide clinical supports to the child and their family to assist them in implementing the plan. Clinical support Includes treatment goals, strategies to overcome barriers, and actively assisting child and their family with connections and access to their services.
• Provide direct services to the child and their family, facilitating transition home after their admission to a hospital or residential treatment facility. Includes planning for patient education that supports discharge care needs, medication management, follow-up appointments, and supported self-management of chronic or acute conditions.
• Assist children, youth and their families in problem solving potential issues related to the health care system, financial or social barriers (e.g., request interpreters as appropriate, transportation services or prescription assistance) identifying and utilizing available cultural resources whenever possible.
• Document all interactions with the child and others involved in their health care timely according to contractual agreement and into an electronic health record.
• Navigate and manage multiple confidential health care information systems to include; Insignia, Pre-Manage, Prism and Care Manager. This requires navigation of various medical based sites used to gather and assess risk and needs.
• Track and organize child and family contacts for a large volume of referrals and enrolled families utilizing the tools available in the electronic health record.
• This position will be based out of the Tacoma, WA site.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE SEEKING IN A CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's degree in a related medical or behavioral health field with two years of experience.
• Experience in working with individuals with co-morbid chronic condition management as well as behavioral change methods.

• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team.

• Demonstrate the necessary attitudes, knowledge and skills to deliver culturally competent services and work effectively in multi-cultural situations.

• Ability to drive to our family homes and within the community with reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and current automobile insurance with an acceptable driving record per CCS policy.
• Ability to visually assess safety and risk within family homes.
• Availability to flex some work hours, as needed.
• Applicant must successfully pass required background clearances prior to an offer of employment.

ABOUT TACOMA:

Urbanites are drawn to downtown Tacoma for its competitively priced living spaces with sweeping views of Mt. Rainier, city and water views, while families gravitate toward Tacomas charming, affordable neighborhoods with big city amenities. Tacoma, conveniently located on the I-5 corridor, easily accessible to Seattle. Enjoy all the area has to offer:

• A haven for hikers, runners and cyclists. Tacoma is alive with activities from students attending the Universities and Trade, Technical and Community Colleges.
• Tacomas gourmands and culinary connoisseurs have cultivated a scene thats made national press, with top-notch meeting and convention spaces, and huge headliner concerts have drawn visitors from across the globe.
• Birthplace of world-renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly, displaying at the Glass Museum, Tacoma is home to vibrant, creative community writers, artists and musicians, photographers, filmmakers, passionate entrepreneurs and business owners.

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For additional information: Text Christina at 253-691-5446

Note to Internal Candidates: HR reviews internal compensation and determines any increase based on their experience and also agency internal equity factors.

Catholic Community Services and Catholic Housing Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please let us know if you need special accommodations to apply or interview for this position.