Care Coordinator - IN - Wayne and Surrounding Counties
About The Position
CareStar, Inc. is seeking a Care Coordinator for its Mental Health Wraparound program in Wayne County, Indiana, and surrounding areas. The role supports individuals in living healthier, more independent lives by assessing their needs, developing personalized care plans, and connecting them with essential services and supports. The position combines remote work with community field visits and requires travel to meet with individuals and families. The Care Coordinator applies program requirements to individual-centered case management, coordinates and monitors services, and leads the development and implementation of each consumer’s care plan. The role also involves service funding approvals, budget development, and maintaining knowledge of relevant healthcare programs and regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social work, psychology, or a related field, with extensive human services experience; experience may be substituted for education.
- Ability to build effective relationships with individuals of different cultural beliefs and lifestyles.
- Ability to analyze complex information and define and solve problems.
- Effective oral and written interpersonal skills to interact professionally and ethically with people of all ages and diverse intellectual, cultural, ethnic, psychosocial, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule to meet families’ needs.
- Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and car insurance as required by state law, and ability to travel.
- Adherence to the CareStar Rule in performing job responsibilities.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish-speaking bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with applicable program requirements, making individual-centered decisions in providing case management services.
- Approve funding for available services in accordance with program qualifications and standards, and develop annual cost budgets.
- Stay current through continuing education and maintain knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, insurance, state-administered waivers, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- Lead the development and implementation of consumers’ care plans, including authorization of the amount, scope, and duration of services.
- Complete home visits and other appropriate contacts, and monitor services in accordance with CareStar case management and assessment expectations and assigned program rules.
- Comply with CareStar policies and procedures, confidentiality requirements, and the Acceptable Use Policy for information systems.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
