North Texas Behavioral Health Authority (NTBHA), based in Dallas is responsible for developing a collaborative system of care for children, adolescents and adults with severe mental illness and other serious emotional disturbances, as well as those experiencing a substance use disorder. This position’s actions and work must align with NTBHA values and goals, regulations, and policies and procedures, and meet all documentation standards and regulatory requirements. This position serves Hunt County but is stationed in Kaufman with travel to Hunt County. It requires excellent organizational and clinical skills to provide continuity of care coordination work. The purpose of the Care Coordinator is to perform complex coordination work and assist in developing discharge plans, goals and objectives while eliminating barriers to effectively connect individuals with mental illness and/or a co-occurring disorder, transitioning from crisis services to outpatient services. Care Coordinators actively participate in staffing's to determine the best treatment for recovery. Work involves coordination and linkage activities to community-based services, including medical, social, educational, financial, and other appropriate supports that are consistent with the individual’s recovery goals. This position provides skills training, case management, and case monitoring while consumers transition to the community. Targeting identified individual risk and needs relative to reducing recidivism, hospitalization and/or homelessness will be central. Care Coordinators collaborate and work effectively with internal departments, law enforcement, state and local hospitals, and community agencies and organizations. The position requires cellular availability after hours and flexible work hours to meet program needs. Responsible for adherence to and compliance with NTBHA policies and procedures and state regularity codes. Travel is required as part of this role’s duties. Travel can vary from 20% to 100% per day. This would include all counties within NTBHA Catchment area (Dallas, Ellis, Hunt, Kaufman, Navarro & Rockwall Counties). This role may be required to use a fleet vehicle and/or a personal vehicle for business needs. This may include, but not limited to field & home visits, offsite meetings, co-located sites and/or pick up items for business needs, etc. If your program requires transport of individuals, this would only be allowed with a company vehicle and approval from management.