Care Coordinator

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Position Summary:

The person in this position will be responsible to act as the primary consumer advocate for the program assigned. The person in this position keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral.

Essential Job Functions:

Administer evidence-based assessments as need Conduct Needs Assessment Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family

Conduct monthly Service Plan reviews

Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure

Conduct individual case management sessions

Provide vocational education and skills building to the consumer as needed

Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, school staffing, etc.), as needed

Provide referral and linkage for the consumer and family, as needed

Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.

Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and with external providers

Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members

Arrange transportation for consumers, as necessary

Provide case management to additional populations, as needed

Participate in case conference

Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality Completes all orientation and mandated training activities, including E-Learning Courses, within required time frames, and in accordance with the criteria established for this position.

Participate in performance improvement activities

Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation.

Perform any other duties as assigned..Essential

Qualifications:

Certifications/Licensures:

Certification as a certified case manager in good standing and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire;
Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified;

Education:

Graduation from an accredited bachelors program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and

Competencies:

Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family therapy is preferred

Bilingual is preferred.

Must have reliable means of transportation

Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade County.

Maintains confidential files and records.

The ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of a Wellness and Recovery Plan The ability to evaluate the impact of substance use and mental health problems on the consumer’s functioning in major life areas

Knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance use, mental health, and primary care disorders.

The ability to conceptualize cases within a developmental framework for the purpose of treatment planning, intervention, and discharge planning

Knowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing;
Motivational Enhancement Therapy;
Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC); and Trauma-Informed Care Demonstrate proficiency is the administration and interpretation of the below listed assessments, as needed:

SMQ
10PC
L-5

ASAMConfidence Questionnaire Child/Adult Behavioral Checklist Overdose screening

Sissar/Cfars/Mental health outcomeGPRALocus

Demonstrate proficiency in the use of A-CRA and ACCDemonstrate proficiency in individualizing the GRRSThe ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface…