Care Coordinator ( Float) - Crisis Stabilization Unit - Ardmore, OK

LIGHTHOUSE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CENTERS•Ardmore, OK

2d•$28 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

As a Care Coordinator, you will empower, uplift, and help others heal from mental illness, trauma, or addiction by advocating and linking consumers to services after a crisis or hospitalization. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is committed to providing the necessary tools and training to help team members succeed. This role involves providing case management, rehabilitation, and wellness services to individuals and groups in various settings, supervised by the Lead Care Coordinator, Operations Manager, or Director of Crisis Services.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice or similar field approved by ODMHSAS; or A current license as a registered nurse in Oklahoma; or A Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field and proof of active progression toward obtaining a clinical licensure Master's or Doctoral degree from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the USDE.
Behavioral Health Case Management Certification is required within the first three months of employment and must be kept current annually.
Current certification as a Behavioral Health Case Manager II as described in ODMHSAS Standards ad Criteria for Certified Behavioral Health Case Managers 450:50-3-1.
An expectation of core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care and collaborative care.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and/or psychology; and of current social and economic problems, principles of family economics and budgeting, human relations, community, state and national health and welfare resources, social assistance requirements, and psychological terminology.
Knowledge of the elements of personal wellness and how to collaborate with others to identify their personal strengths and goals within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Able to work within an integrated team (inpatient and outpatient) to facilitate care by assessing consumer needs, evaluating treatment options, creating care plans, addressing treatment barriers, coordinating care with internal and external providers, and monitoring progress.
Willingness to provide services within the community or consumer homes in order to promote engagement in the outpatient setting and assist in stabilization after a crisis or hospitalization.
Ability to work effectively and courteously with people from various cultures and backgrounds, and to exercise good clinical judgment.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
Employee must be willing and able to perform all job related travel normally associated with this position.
Must meet agency standards of productivity and fiscal responsibility.
Must meet “satisfactory” expectations at any scheduled job performance evaluation, coaching and/or Performance Improvement Plans.
Assessment and appraisal of quality of work will be evaluated through training, skill, chart review or special purpose.
Must possess skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management and other professional and community groups; in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people; in presenting ideas clearly and accurately; in reading and comprehending the English language; and in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Provide varying types of individualized case management, rehabilitative and wellness services in various settings to individuals, families and groups to promote emotional or psychological change to alleviate mental disorders and facilitate recovery.
Provide crisis management and stabilization as assigned.
Monitor and evaluate the needs and abilities of the consumer and assist them to function more adequately through use of their own strengths and through use of community resources.
Complete all agency documentation of services in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
Assist clients to adjust and adapt themselves to their environment, care and treatment.
Serve as a role model for wellness behaviors.
Provide referrals to community resources for housing, employment, medical, nutrition education, weight management, tobacco cessation, and other community or wellness-related services and resources.
Prepare for and actively participate in huddles, Care Planning and staff meetings.
Complete Lighthouse required training and resulting follow up and consultation as required at hire, annually and as directed by Supervisor.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.