Licensed Placement Support Coordinator; Day shift

Licensed Placement Support Coordinator (Day shift) role at Carebridge EAP. We are partnering with North Carolina DHHS to operationalize a statewide Medicaid Plan designed to support Medicaid-enrolled infants, children, youth, young adults, and families served by the child welfare system so they receive seamless, integrated, and coordinated health care. Within the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), members will have access to basic benefits and services including physical health, behavioral health, pharmacy, Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) services, long term services and supports, unmet health-related resource needs, and integrated care management.

We envision a North Carolina where all children and families thrive in safe, stable, and nurturing homes.

Location:

We are seeking people throughout the State of North Carolina in the following DSS Regions. North Carolina residency is required.

• Region 1 counties:
  Buncombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Madison, Polk, Swain, Transylvania, Yancey, Macon, Jackson, Mitchell.
• Region 2 counties:
  Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Cleveland, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, McDowell, Rutherford, Watauga, Wilkes.
• Region 3 counties:
  Alamance, Caswell, Chatham, Davidson, Davie, Durham, Forsyth, Guilford, Orange, Person, Randolph, Rockingham, Stokes, Surry, Yadkin.
• Region 4 counties:
  Anson, Cabarrus, Harnett, Hoke, Lee, Mecklenburg, Montgomery, Moore, Richmond, Robeson, Rowan, Scotland, Stanly, Union.
• Region 5 counties:
  Edgecombe, Franklin, Granville, Halifax, Johnston, Nash, Northampton, Pitt, Vance, Wake, Warren, Wayne, Wilson, Greene.
• Region 6 counties:
  Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Perquimans, and Sampson.
• Region 7 counties:
  Beaufort, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Currituck, Dare, Gates, Hertford, Hyde, Martin, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Tyrrell, and Washington.

Travel within your assigned DSS Region is required. When you are not in the field, you will work virtually from your home. These roles are statewide field-based and require you to interact with patients, members, or providers in person four to five days per week. This field-based role enables associates to primarily operate in the field, traveling to client sites or designated locations as their role requires, with occasional office attendance for meetings or training.

Hybrid/virtual work policies apply; candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.

The Placement Support Coordinator plays a critical role in the Foster Care team by ensuring that children are placed in appropriate and caring foster homes. This role requires excellent communication skills, empathy, and a strong sense of responsibility to match children with the most suitable foster families. The coordinator works closely with case managers, foster families, and other stakeholders to facilitate placements and provide ongoing support.

• Perform case management telephonically and/or through home visits within the scope of licensure for special programs like Foster Care.
• Assess and identify appropriate foster home placements considering each child's specific needs and circumstances.
• Develop comprehensive care plans to address objectives and goals identified during assessments.
• Facilitate pre-placement visits and introductions to help children and families transition smoothly.
• Coordinate with internal and external resources to meet the integrated (physical and behavioral) whole person care needs of the member.
• Maintain strong relationships with foster families, providing support and guidance throughout the placement process.
• Support members' access to appropriate quality and cost-effective care, modifying plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of placements and communications following organizational and legal requirements.

For the State of North Carolina, the requirements are:

• Active and current license as an LCSW, LCMHC, LPA, LMFT, or RN issued by the state of North Carolina.
• MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, or a degree in nursing.
• Three (3) years of experience providing care management, case management, or care coordination to individuals served by the child welfare system.

• Previous experience in foster care, social work, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of the foster care system and child welfare policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with child welfare databases.
• Empathy, compassion, and a strong commitment to child welfare.

Note:

We are unable to accommodate LCSW-A, LCMHC-A or any other associate level licenses.

Hybrid/virtual work policy;
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