Care Coordinator

About the Opportunity

Are you ready to make a real difference in people’s lives? Join the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD as a Care Coordinator
. Under the general direction of the Clinical Team Lead, the Care Coordinator (CC) provides case management and coordination of care services. The CC will provide all services within the community for individuals participating in a housing program affiliated with the Coalition for the Homeless. The CC will provide care coordination and case management services as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes a Master Level Clinician or LPHA and LCDC.

Peer support services are also offered within the program. The CC will be expected to provide transportation to consumers often. Through the provision of intensive crisis intervention, engagement, and care coordination services, maintaining housing and mental health is the primary focus for this program. The Care Coordinator must hold a valid, State of Texas driver’s license and required insurance coverage.

Staff are required to transport consumers using their personal vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage by the Agency.

• Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine service needs and track progress toward treatment goals.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to develop personalized recovery plans, ensuring they are authorized and signed by a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA) for consumers on your caseload.
• Ensure that all provided services meet eligibility criteria and comply with agency and regulatory guidelines.
• Deliver skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation services to address severe and persistent mental illness and related challenges that hinder individuals’ functioning.
• Provide crisis interventions to alleviate symptoms and prevent the need for more restrictive environments.
• Assist consumers in accessing necessary care and services based on their individual needs.
• Conduct training and education sessions on mental illness, medication importance, and related information according to the Harris Center's curriculum.
• Monitor consumer progress toward treatment goals and compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Meet productivity standards set forth in operational guidelines.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
• Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and documentation requirements set by accrediting/regulatory bodies and performance contracts.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field (psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, or educational psychology). Required.

• Minimum of one year experience in the mental health field; preferred.

• Must maintain a valid Texas driver’s license and be insurable under Agency policy.
• Must be able to transport consumers using personal vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage by the Agency.

• Basic understanding of mental illness, signs and symptoms, and ability to identify community coping difficulties.
• Strong communication, listening, interpersonal, and written documentation skills; clear, concise, well‑constructed, and grammatically correct.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a teamwork environment.
• Effective time management, organizational skills, and proficiency with standard word processing.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.

The Harris Center offers a competitive salary and a suite of benefits designed to enrich your professional and personal life, including a robust retirement plan with company matching, paid time off accrual, cell phone discounts, exclusive entertainment deals through Tickets at Work, a free Headspace subscription, an Employee Assistance Program, and student loan forgiveness options.

• This posting is associated with position #2196‑99106.
• Travel to consumer homes, flexible scheduling, and on‑call status mean each day brings new challenges and experiences. You’ll provide…