Care Coordinator-Promoting Integration

## Care Coordinator-Promoting Integration Apply locations:
Indianapolis, INtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R - 25490
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* Job Description:

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* Job Summary:

** The incumbent of this position is responsible for providing coordination of services for patients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment.
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* Essential Job Functions:

*** 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, Skills, and Abilities:
*** 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.
** Experience and Education

Qualifications:

*** Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in one of the human service fields (social work, psychology, human development and family life, criminal justice, counseling), nursing, or education is preferred.
** Supervisory Requirements:
** None
* * Employment Requirements:
*** 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…