Licensed Placement Support Coordinator; Day shift

Overview

Licensed Placement Support Coordinator (Day shift) – Carebridge EAP. North Carolina residency is required. Travel within your assigned DSS Region is required. When not in the field, you will work virtually from home. These roles are statewide field-based and require interaction with patients, members, or providers in person four to five days per week.

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.

• Requires an active and current license as an LCSW, LCMHC, LPA, LMFT, or RN issued by the state of North Carolina.
• Requires an MS/MA in social work, counseling, or a related behavioral health field, or a degree in nursing.
• Requires 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 is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the foster care system and child welfare policies is strongly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to work collaboratively is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with child welfare databases is strongly preferred.
• Empathy, compassion, and a strong commitment to child welfare is strongly preferred.

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

Carebridge EAP is part of Elevance Health. Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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