CARE COORDINATOR (Case management)

Marshall County/ Jackson Counties in Alabama. This position functions to coordinate admissions and discharges to a Crisis Diversion Center located in Huntsville, AL.

Bachelor Degree must be in a Human Services field. This is a community mental health facility.

Summary of Responsibilities:

This is a direct service position involving basic casework principles and extensive direct client contact. As part of the treatment team, the Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating services for the mentally ill. The Care Coordinator is responsible for training and educating client and family regarding symptoms, treatment, and resources, and for assisting with crisis situations when needed. The amount of contact is dependent upon the individual’s needs and level of dysfunction.

Examples of Job Requirements:

• Participate in clinical staffings.
• Conduct assessment of client’s strengths and needs for case management services.
• Develop case plan identifying clients’ goals for improvement.
• Provide case management services as indicated in case plan.
• Arrange transportation for clients when needed to accomplish service plan goals.
• Make service referrals and arrange for client’s appointments with other service providers, in accordance with service plan.
• Provide supportive services to clients as needed.
• Provide Basic Living Skills training, Family Support and Education services, and Crisis Intervention/Resolution services as indicated in the clinical treatment plan.
• Work cooperatively with therapists and other service providers to identify and contact clients in need of services.
• Maintain current and adequate documentation of services provided and submit billing data on a timely basis.
• May be given supervisory and leadership responsibility by assignment.
• Care Coordinators will be required to drive a vehicle and, at times, climb stairs at client homes.

Supervisor: The supervisor of this position will be either a Program Coordinator or Program Director.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a human service field and completion of approved training program.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.93 - $21.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations