Youth Care Coordinator, School based services

Overview

$55K+ annual salary [$55K+ with degree in social sciences]

All bachelor degrees accepted and welcome to apply

• 75% Agency paid medical premiums
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Life insurance, short- & long-term disability benefits
• Employee Assistance & wellness programs
• 34 Paid days off 1st year
• Professional development and CEUs

Family & Children’s Services is looking for a Youth Care Coordinator to provide targeted support services and youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC). SOC coordinates mental health and community services with the needs of children and families impacted by trauma by preventing out-of-home placements and encircling families with support and resources. Family & Children’s Services is Oklahoma’s leading provider of behavioral health care and family services and our Youth Care Coordinators work with youth in their homes/communities while incorporating the entire family in treatment options.

SOC is designed to focus on children’s strengths, age and cultural heritage and wraparound services to strengthen healthy home, school and family experiences.

Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

• Increased access to care and crisis services
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
• Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients
• Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children’s Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.

Bachelors or better in social sciences, education or related field

Preferred - Bachelors or better in Psychology or related field.

Preferred
- Bachelors or better in Social Work or related field.

1 year:
Minimum of one-year work with juveniles in the mental health field or related social service field. Such specialized training and/or certification in mental health services or related field as may be required in order to provide adjunctive services

Driver’s License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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