Childrens Coordinator

Job Location:

Pembroke Pines - 1633 Poinciana Drive - Pembroke Pines, FL 33025, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $21.63 - $21.63 Hourly,

The individual in this position acts as the primary consumer advocate, keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral. All other duties as assigned.

• Conduct Needs Assessments
• 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, Joint Commission standards, and agency policies and procedures
• Conduct individual case management sessions, as needed
• Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, etc.), as needed
• Provide the consumer and family with referrals and linkage to community-based services, 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 involved external providers
• Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members
• Arrange transportation for consumers, as needed
• Assure implementation of and adherence to the behavioral management system, including providing behavioral consequences, motivational incentives, and learning experiences for the consumer
• Participate in Case Conference
• Provides transportation for consumers as needed.
• Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested
• Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• 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.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of West Care Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CBHCM or CWCM) in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire;
  Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified.

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

• A minimum two (2) years of related experience providing case management and/or care
• coordination services preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain Westcare’s vehicle insurance is required
• Must have familiarity of Broward County
• Must have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Maintains confidential files and records.
• The ability to determine eligibility of a consumer’s admission
• The ability to use DSM IV/5 diagnostic criteria to provide substance use, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses
• 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, therapeutic intervention, and discharge…