Care Coordinator

LIGHTSHARE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS & RECOVERY•Sarasota, FL

47d

About The Position

The Care Coordinator is a professional position providing short-term care coordination to identified High Need High Utilizer clients. The role helps clients connect with services and supports so they can transition successfully from higher levels of care to community-based care. The position embraces Lightshare's mission, vision, and five pillars: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, Empowerment, and Stewardship.

Requirements

At least one year of experience working with the severe and persistent mentally ill population.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Engage individuals in their current settings, such as crisis stabilization units, SMHTFs, homeless shelters, detoxification units, and addiction receiving facilities.
Develop care plans with individuals through shared decision-making, emphasizing self-management, recovery, wellness, and transition to community-based services or supports.
Provide frequent contact during the first 30 days of services, ranging from daily contact to at least three times per week.
Establish relationships with community agencies and resources.
Make appropriate referrals and link clients with services, treatment providers, and resources.
Monitor clients’ treatment and progress toward established goals.
Advocate for clients’ needs.
Document all activities, including progress or lack of progress toward case plan goals, in progress notes according to CBH policy and contractual guidelines.
Complete all required training in a timely manner.
Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.