Child and Family Services Care Coordinator

Kitsap Mental Health Services • Bremerton, WA

21d • $25 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Kitsap Mental Health Services is looking for a Care Coordinator to function as a multidisciplinary team member while demonstrating the clinical skill and experience to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients. A Care Coordinator also provides education, consultation to families, and crisis intervention services to clients assigned to the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.
• Entry level (no prior related work experience)
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must have been licensed for a minimum of three years.
• Must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington.
• Must have reliable, insured transportation.
• Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
• Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.
• The capacity to work well with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination services for an assigned group of clients.
• Provide direct services such as individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to assigned clients.
• Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team.
• Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences.
• Consult with families and community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, housing authorities, etc., to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
• Assist and support clients in finding and effectively using a primary care physician and a dentist and develop health self-management skills.
• Work with the team to coordinate psychiatric care with medical care.
• Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders/crisis services when appropriate.
• Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Participate in providing information to clients on substance use issues such as mental and physical health and daily functioning.
• Coordinate treatment with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
• Assist clients with gaining resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs.
• Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance.
• Facilitate LRA extensions with the CRT and all court-involved personnel to ensure LRA's are continued uninterrupted, as appropriate.
• Assist CRT in determining when revocation is appropriate.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision
• Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro-rated for part-time)
• Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members
• Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance
• Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance
• Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth)

What This Job Offers

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