Care Coordinator (BA, BS, MA)

Operation PAR, Inc • Clearwater, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field plus two years of direct client service experience in mental health or substance abuse.
• Master’s degree in counseling or a directly related field with two years of direct client service experience in mental health or substance abuse.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or certifications must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to move about treatment facility, both indoors and out.
• Ability to lift and carry 5 to 10 pounds.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based computers.
• Ability to document in an electronic health record system.
• Ability to use Zoom and Teams virtual platforms.
• Highly organized.
• Familiarity with Data Collection and Analysis.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.
• Knowledge of substance use, mental health, harm reduction, and trauma informed care.
• Identify effects of psychoactive substances on clients and families.
• Understand co-existing medical and psychological disorders.
• Know accepted levels of treatment, recovery, and relapse prevention.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning.
• Use screening criteria for substance use disorders and mental health needs.
• Tailor placement recommendations to client individual needs and cultural identity.
• Familiarity with community and internal resources.
• Meet contractual and program service standards.
• Timely documentation of all client information and screenings are documented in the agency's electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Adhere to state, federal, and agency regulations regarding client confidentiality and service provision.
• Maintain accurate records for auditing and quality assurance purposes.
• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect.
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines.
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork.
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies.
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed or pursuing licensure preferred.
• MCAP, CAP, or CAC certification from the Florida Certification Board preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing the referrals that come for PAR’s services (phone lines, CAM, external entities, and internal referrals).
• Screening clients for admission into our services, ensuring they meet the necessary criteria for substance abuse and mental health treatment.
• Conducting initial assessments.
• Reviewing treatment consents.
• Explaining patient rights and responsibilities.
• Managing the intake process, including financial reviews and documentation.
• Using telehealth services for clinical screenings and counseling.
• Performing various administrative tasks as assigned.
• Care Coordination for clients to include intake, discharge planning, outreach, and linkages to other services both within and without PAR.

Benefits

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees