What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator position at Wellpath and Careers?
How you make a difference:
Qualifications & Requirements:
Key Responsibilities:
You Matter:
Join us and find a career that supports:
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
The Care Coordinator is a key member of a collaborative care team that provides treatment services to patients with mental health and behavioral disorders. They work closely with the patient's psychiatrist, Competency Intervention Specialist, and mental health providers to develop and implement treatment plans that are tailored to the patient's needs. The role involves providing case management services, crisis intervention, counseling, and skills training to promote effective psychiatric rehabilitation.
Qualifications & Requirements:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, social work or psychology; Bachelor’s degree in a non-behavioral health field of study with significant course work in behavioral science plus a case management certificate from a certified and accredited program with a professional school of behavioral science; May substitute a Master’s degree in social work, substance abuse, education, counseling, psychology or other related field if no prior experience in mental health.
Experience
- Minimum of one (1) year of related work experience.
- Knowledge of the DSM, the chronically mentally ill, and community resources.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels within the facility, in addition to a variety of outside customers with varying interests
Licenses/Certifications
- Will require application as an Agency Affiliated Counselor within seven (7) days of employment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate closely with the patient's treatment team to coordinate mental health care.
- Monitor patients for changes in symptoms and treatment side effects and provide brief interventions using evidence-based techniques.
- Facilitate patient engagement in mental health care and assist in implementing treatment plan changes for patients not improving as expected.
- Responsible for coordinating activities related to trainings, trainers, and trainees and integrating PERT principles into the milieu.
- Apply sensitivity to cultural diversity issues, critical thinking, and sound judgment to different situations while paying close attention to details and working under stress.
You Matter:
- Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
- Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
- Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:
- Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
- Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
- Autonomy in a warm team environment
- Growth and training
Perks and Benefits
In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:
- DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
- Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
- Company paid life insurance
- Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
- Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
- Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
Salary : $26 - $32