What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator Assessor position at Unison Health?
Why Join Unison Health?
Unison Health provides a mission-driven work environment focused on staff support, professional growth, and work-life balance. We are committed to helping our employees thrive while making a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. For over 50 years, Unison Health has proudly supported individuals, families, and communities across Ohio. From behavioral health and substance abuse treatment to primary healthcare, we are dedicated to our mission: Making Lives Better.
Compensation & Benefits:
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Pay: Starting at $55,000
- Paid Time Off (PTO) Starting at 16 Days/Year
- Medical with federal minimum deductibles
- Dental and vision coverage
- Retirement planning and employer contribution
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Position Summary:
This position is responsible for completing comprehensive clinical assessments to engage referrals with the Unison partners. This position works with community partners and other staff to facilitate urgent scheduling needs. This position calls for a wide range of skills including but not limited to; excellent customer service, ability to engage and motivate, interpersonal communication (written & oral), crisis intervention, attention to detail and organization.
Key Responsibilities & Role Highlights
- Maintains responsibility for outreach and engagement of clients for the OhioRISE program.
- Warm hand off to ongoing Care Coordinator.
- Documents all contacts provided and maintains records utilizing the electronic record in accordance with agency policy/procedure.
- Maintains client confidentiality and ensures release of information is handled in accordance with federal guidelines and agency policy/procedures.
- Participates in team meetings, supervision, in-service training, and conferences according to established policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
- Accesses, demonstrates knowledge of and follows Unison's Policies and Departmental Procedures.
- Meets employee expectations as established for non-clinical employees.
- Completes assigned tasks within the agreed upon time frame.
- Ability to maintain a small caseload, as needed, and adhere to fidelity requirements.
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Requires an associate degree in social work, psychology, or related field with at least two years of experience in at least one of the following areas: family systems, community systems and resources, case management, child and family counseling or therapy, child protection, or child development. High school diploma or equivalent with at least three years of experience. Master with at least one year of experience.
- Must obtain certification as a CANS assessor following hire.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of mental illness including the SED population, crisis management and the ability to establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends.
- Must demonstrate the ability to define problems, analyze data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions and make recommendations.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude, commitment to provide superior service, and enthusiastic support for the mission of the agency.
- Must establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Must demonstrate the ability to represent the agency in a positive manner when in the community.
Unison Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Salary : $55,000