Care Coordinator - Children's - Ardmore, OK

LIGHTHOUSE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CENTERS•Ardmore, OK

34d•$28 - $0•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate to general supervision, the Care Coordinator provides case management, rehabilitation, and wellness services to individuals and groups in various settings. The role empowers consumers by advocating for and linking them to services after a crisis or hospitalization, and supports recovery from mental illness, trauma, or addiction. The position works with an integrated inpatient and outpatient team to assess needs, coordinate care, address treatment barriers, and monitor progress. Services may be delivered in the community or consumers’ homes to encourage outpatient engagement and support stabilization. The position is supervised by the Director of Outpatient Services.

Requirements

Qualifying education and experience through one of the following: a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, or a similar behavioral health field approved by ODMHSAS; a current Oklahoma registered nurse license with behavioral health experience; a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field plus 6 months of behavioral health experience; 60 college credit hours in any field plus 12 months of behavioral health experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent plus 36 months of documented direct experience working with people living with mental illness and/or substance use issues.
Provide documented proof from previous employers to substantiate behavioral health experience, when applicable.
Current certification as a Behavioral Health Case Manager II under the applicable ODMHSAS standards and criteria.
Current certification as a Behavioral Health Wellness Coach under the applicable ODMHSAS standards and criteria.
Core competencies related to co-occurring disorders, trauma-informed care, and collaborative care.
Knowledge of social work and/or psychology principles and practices; social and economic problems; family economics and budgeting; human relations; community, state, and national health and welfare resources; social assistance requirements; and psychological terminology.
Knowledge of personal wellness and how to collaborate with others to identify personal strengths and goals within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Ability to work on an integrated inpatient and outpatient team to assess consumer needs, evaluate treatment options, create care plans, address treatment barriers, coordinate care, and monitor progress.
Willingness to provide services in the community or consumers’ homes.
Ability to work effectively and courteously with people from various cultures and backgrounds and exercise sound clinical judgment.
Ability to commute reliably or planning to relocate before starting work is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Reliable ability to commute or plans to relocate before starting work.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized case management, rehabilitation, and wellness services in various settings to individuals, families, and groups.
Provide crisis management and stabilization as assigned.
Monitor and evaluate consumers’ needs and abilities, supporting them in functioning more adequately through their strengths and community resources.
Complete agency service documentation thoroughly, accurately, and on time.
Assist clients in adjusting and adapting to their environment, care, and treatment.
Model wellness behaviors and apply coaching principles when collaborating with others.
Refer consumers to community resources for housing, employment, medical care, nutrition education, weight management, the Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, and other wellness-related services.
Build partnerships in the local community to improve consumer access to resources that support individualized Care Plan goals.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and perform job-related travel normally associated with the position.
Meet agency productivity and fiscal responsibility standards.
Prepare for and actively participate in huddles, Care Planning, and staff meetings.
Meet satisfactory expectations during job performance evaluations, coaching, and Performance Improvement Plans.
Complete required training and follow-up consultation at hire, annually, and as directed by the Supervisor.
Perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.
Work cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management, and professional and community groups; exercise mature judgment; present ideas clearly; comprehend written English; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.