Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Mission Statement

The Children’s Network of Hillsborough is committed to working with the community to protect children and preserve families.

General Purpose of Job

Support the coordination of behavioral health services for children in the child welfare system. Review recommendations from Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments and inpatient/crisis discharge planning to assist with service referral needs. Assist with coordination of staffings to discuss service needs and determine a recommended level of care. Participate as requested in network development activities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitor timeliness and coordination of behavioral health services.
• Review the recommendations provided by the Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessment and other relevant records related to child well-being and assist with service referral needs.
• Ensure Comprehensive Behavioral Health Assessments, Suitability Assessments, and other relevant behavioral health documentation are uploaded to FSFN and filed with Children’s Legal Services as required.
• Respond and assist with the management of inpatient notifications.
• Participate in discharge planning from inpatient behavioral health care facilities or crisis stabilization units, including coordinating and monitoring post-discharge follow-up recommendations.
• Work with the Case Management Organizations (CMO’s) and service providers to remove barriers to services.
• Respond to requests for behavioral health information from Independent Living transition plans.
• Assist with coordination of Multi-disciplinary Team Staffings (MDT) to determine level of care recommendations and obtain authorization for services when necessary.
• Meet with Medicaid behavioral health service providers periodically to enhance communication and reduce barriers to services.
• Monitor email on daily basis; and circulates pertinent information to unit staff members
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and agency goals, as needed and appropriate to the position.
  
  

Working HOurs

Children’s Network of Hillsborough’s standard business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This position is an in-office based position that averages 40 hours per week. Work hours may vary outside of these standard hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed to meet operational demands. All hours worked will be compensated in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and agency policies, including applicable overtime and other compensation requirements.

Travel

Travel within and outside of Hillsborough County is required.

Training

All employees are required to complete fifteen (15) hours of training annually, which may be completed online or in a classroom setting. Employees who hold a credential or license relevant to their position must ensure that all training and continuing education requirements are met to maintain their credential or licensure.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities