Acute Service Coordinator I

UPMC • McKeesport, PA

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About The Position

The Service Coordinator I provides mental health service coordination, based on individual need, to people with serious mental health diagnoses who need housing. The role provides professional assessment, assistance locating housing, service planning and coordination, referrals, and re-evaluation to support safe and healthy community living, including stability in relationships, housing, and employment. Services are provided in accordance with the Agency’s vision, mission, and values and emerging mental health Recovery Principles. This is an essential recovery-oriented, field-based position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; other fields of study may be considered with at least 12 credits of Human Services coursework.
• Safe driving record.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC).
• Driver’s license.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal.
• Act 33 with renewal.
• Act 34 with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
• OAPSA.
• A copy of official bachelor’s-degree-level transcripts must be attached for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in community settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate housing and services across multiple life domains.
• Lead and collaborate with treatment and service teams.
• Build relationships with individuals and their support networks.
• Assess strengths and needs collaboratively.
• Develop and document comprehensive service plans.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary service planning meetings.
• Identify, link, and coordinate resources.
• Provide culturally competent services.
• Maintain a catalog of community resources.
• Advocate for individuals’ needs.
• Attend training programs on best practices.
• Maintain contact during hospitalizations and transitions.
• Keep accurate records in EPIC.
• Ensure compliance with regulations.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level