What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child and Adolescent Low Intensity Care Coordinator Covington County position at SOUTH CENTRAL ALABAMA MENTAL HEALTH BOARD?
Position Overview:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Children’s Low Intensity Care Coordinator to join our team serving Covington County. This position operates within a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model, focusing on person-centered care coordination, family engagement, early intervention, and connecting children and families to behavioral health and community-based services. The ideal candidate will be flexible, professional, and collaborative, with a passion for supporting children and families in achieving stability, wellness, and access to appropriate care.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively with children, families, schools, and community partners
- Ability to work independently while collaborating as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Knowledge of child behavioral health services, family systems, and community resources preferred
- Professional, flexible, and team-oriented approach to service delivery
Responsibilities:
- Schedule and conduct home visits with children and families to assess needs and support service engagement
- Gather relevant clinical, social, and environmental information to support individualized care planning
- Develop and maintain person-centered plans of care focused on the child’s strengths, needs, and treatment goals
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with schools, healthcare providers, social service agencies, and community partners
- Assist children and families in accessing behavioral health treatment, community resources, educational supports, and other entitled services
- Support continuity of care and coordination between providers to ensure comprehensive, family-centered service delivery within the CCBHC care model
- Advocate for children and families while helping reduce barriers to treatment and community support services
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation in compliance with agency standards and CCBHC requirements