Care Coordinator

Location: Indianapolis

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* Job Title:

** Care Coordinator  
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* Location:

** Indianapolis, IN.  
** Department:
** Outpatient  
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* Employment Type:

** Full-time
* ** All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package** - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
* ** Telemedicine** – 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits
* ** Employee Assistance Program** – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
* ** Paid Time Off** - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
* ** Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
* Review initial assessment/Initial Discharge Planning Session and identify issues associated with, but not limited to, employment, education, healthcare, social connectedness, and criminal justice.
* Coordinate outpatient services (Mental Health and/or substance use disorder) as needed.
* Complete regular communication with referral sources/ primary care regarding progress, transition planning, and pertinent clinical issues and document.
* Request correspondence from past treatment and primary care.
* Participate in staffing to assure continuity of care.
* Make or assist in outside referral of issues not able to be addressed in treatment.
* Assist in scheduling of treatment and can assist in arranging transportation.
* Responsible for the continuous development and evolution of treatment plans in an individualized manner.
* Represent the agency in a professional manner.
* Ensure or assist in the referral for medical issues of clients.
* Linking families with services in the community.  Advocate on behalf of the family.
* Assist client/family in transitional planning.
* Correct any chart deficiencies within a timely manner.
* Document all services provided in accordance with KDHE/JJA Standards.
* Provide crisis intervention as necessary.
* Adhere to weekly direct service expectations.
* Obtain trainings to assist in professional development meeting 32 hours every 2 years.
* Demonstrates interest in long term and short term goals and objectives of the company.
* Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Supervisor, Program Director, Vice President, or Executive Team member.
* Knowledge of case management and rehabilitation methods, principles and techniques as they relate to mental health and/or substance use disorders.
* Knowledge of the problems encountered by persons with mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders and how to access the various community resources available.
* Knowledge of the methods and modalities as well as the legal requirements and court procedures related to treating mental illnesses and substance use disorders.
* Some knowledge of supervisory and training techniques and practices used in a substance use disorders/mental health setting.
* Aptitude to evaluate services within assigned program and give input.
* Capable of communicating ideas clearly and effectively verbally and in writing to produce clear and concise reports.
* Must provide evidence that incumbent is free of infectious and contagious disease prior to beginning employment and annually thereafter.
* TB– Expected for all direct care staff.  Mandatory for Kansas Residential staff.
* Annual Health Assessment
- Mandatory Kansas Youth Residential staff.
* Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, abuse/neglect and fingerprint check.
* Completion of New Hire Orientation at the beginning of employment.
* All training requirements including Relias at the beginning of employment and annually thereafter.
* Current driver’s license, acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
* Achievement of the following training.
* Missouri Staff:  thirty-six (36) hour training requirements within 2 year period in accordance with 9 CSR 10-7.110 E 1.
* Kansas Residential Youth Homes: eighteen (18) hours of training annually.
* First Aid certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
* Obtain CPR certification within three (3) months of beginning employment and upon renewal date.
* Behavioral Management training completed within thirty (30) days of employment or first available class after start date:
* CPI for Residential programs
* Peaceful Intervention or Verbal De-escalation for Outpatient programs
* Completion of “Direct Service Expectations” within 30 Days of employment.
* Extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, and regulations of the program to which the associate is assigned.
* Obtain Driver’s license in state of Residency meeting the requirements of that state to Chauffeur or Transport passengers.
** Employee benefits package:
** full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more
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