Overview

Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.

Care Coordinator - Children's Behavioral Health: The Care Coordinator will provide support services for children receiving outpatient services who briefly require psychiatric inpatient care. This position will work directly with the child & family, as well as inpatient, outpatient, and regional behavioral health authority (RBHA) staff.

Responsibilities

• Monitors treatment plans, assists in coordinating discharge of clients, follow-up visits, and assisting clients/families in improving or restoring stability in the community.
• Coordinates services required to meet the client's whole-health needs using available resources to promote high quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Inquires about the client’s health and wellness needs to assist in coordinating primary care or other supportive services with appropriate staff or external parties.
• Collaborates with regional behavioral health authority in regard to psychiatric hospital admissions.
• Demonstrates a positive and strengths-based attitude of teamwork.
• Provides a solution-based orientation in addressing the client & family’s ongoing needs.
• Collaborates with client/designated representative/guardian, inpatient treatment team, outpatient treatment team, and family as appropriate.
• Advocates on behalf of the client in order to aid a successful transition to the community from the psychiatric inpatient setting.
• Monitors the client’s progress.
• Conducts home visits to observe client's environment and reengage in services, as needed.
• Conducts follow-up in-person or telephonically; this can occur at the inpatient setting, outpatient setting, place of residence, or in the community.

Qualifications

-Must meet one of the following education/experience requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required and 4 years of Behavioral Health experience
• A.A. Degree and two years of Behavioral Health experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage and Family Therapy, Psychology or related field, with some related behavioral-health experience.

-Additional qualifications:

• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card without Restriction(s)
• Meet Agency requirements for MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) report
• Reliable transportation
• AZ driver’s license
• AZ auto insurance

Benefits of Working with JFCS:

• Lucrative Bonus Programs for both full-time and part-time employees.
• FREE Primary HealthCare to all employees and every member of their household, regardless of relationship. This includes virtual doctor's visits, physicals, lab tests, x-rays, vaccinations, 500 prescriptions, and telehealth.
• Generous Employee Referral Bonuses for both the new-hire and the referring employee.
• Flexible Scheduling and Telehealth Flexibility for many positions.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with Company Match
• We offer tuition and clinical license reimbursement.
• Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Clinical Supervision for Independent Licensure
• Generous paid time off / sick time allocations
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility for Loan Forgiveness Programs in many positions.