Care Coordinator - UM (25-154)
About The Position
Network180 employees make a difference in people’s lives every day, making our community a better place to live. We are the Behavioral Health Community organization responsible for the delivery of mental health, substance abuse treatment coordination, and developmental disabilities services for Kent County. We need individuals who are passionate about making a difference by helping others. We are seeking a Care Coordinator to work with the Utilization Management team. This role supports Utilization Management (UM) Department by aiding in discharge planning and coordination to ensure continuity of care following crisis placements; and provides oversight of person-centered plans to improve quality of care and ensure plans are individualized to meet the needs of each client. This position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. There are no weekends, on call, or holiday requirements for this position. While the position is REMOTE, the individual in this position will have occasional travel within the Kent County community and surrounding areas.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Licensed in the State of Michigan as a licensed or limited licensed bachelor’s social worker; OR being able to obtain the limited license within two (2) months of hire.
- At least one year of satisfactory work experience providing services to individuals with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities or substance use disorders.
- Thorough working knowledge of the practices and principles of psychological, emotional, and sociological assessment.
- Thorough working knowledge of professional ethics and standards of practice.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to reliable transportation for job related use.
- Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, email, database management, and data entry skills.
- Demonstrated experience communicating clearly and concisely in stressful situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and skills and capabilities of bridging language/cultural barriers to Network180 services within diverse communities.
Responsibilities
- Supports Utilization Management (UM) Department by aiding in discharge planning and coordination to ensure continuity of care following crisis placements
- Provides oversight of person-centered plans to improve quality of care and ensure plans are individualized to meet the needs of each client.
Benefits
- Four health insurance plans
- 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance plans
- 13 paid holidays
- Generous PTO
- Professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional License reimbursement
- Defined contribution retirement plan
- Employee Assistance program
- Life and voluntary life insurance options
- Short and Long term disability
- Approved site for loan forgiveness (based on position and department): NHSC, STAR Loan Repayment, Behavioral Health Loan Repayment, MI Kids Now Loan Repayment and much more!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
