Care Coordinator

COMHAR INC • Philadelphia, PA

19d

About The Position

COMHAR is a nonprofit, community-based organization whose mission is to provide health and human services that empower individuals, families, and communities to live healthier, self-determined lives. Its Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program serves young people with more serious emotional and mental health symptoms through intensive services delivered in the home, school, or community, with the aim of reducing or replacing problem behaviors with positive, socially appropriate behaviors. Group mobile-therapeutic services are also available.

The Care Coordinator works in the Children Services department and coordinates services for children in the IBHS program. In a team-based, ongoing partnership with children, families or caregivers, schools, specialty providers, staff, and community resources, the Care Coordinator supports service coordination, advocacy, referrals, evaluations, and related administrative follow-up. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are three openings, and the stated salary is $40,000.00.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma with 12 college credits in behavioral health or human services; alternatively, a bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, gerontology, counseling education, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience in the health or human services field; behavioral health or substance use experience is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Understanding and respect for each individual's path to recovery, with the ability to provide trauma-informed, strength-based support.
• Working knowledge of the recovery and treatment system.
• Professional and ethical conduct.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability when handling changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literacy, including effective use of electronic health records, video conferencing, email, Office products, and other technology needed for job responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish and English skills.
• Experience in behavioral health or substance use services.

Responsibilities

• Meet with families to complete intake.
• Communicate with and coordinate services, and schedule and confirm evaluation and re-evaluation appointments.
• Help families obtain information about services such as medication, outpatient care, and neurology.
• Attend evaluations and complete Biopsychosocial Evaluations or Re-evaluations (CBE/CBR).
• Arrange referrals and placement to Partial Hospitalization Programs, residential programs, and inpatient services.
• Collaborate with service providers, including Department of Human Services (DHS) STS Programs, to advocate for children and families.
• Complete packets for submission to Community Behavioral Health (CBH).
• Respond to and follow up on issues that result in insufficient responses from CBH to packet submissions.
• Request addenda.
• Conduct home visits as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance with plan options.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off, including holidays, sick time, PTO, and vacation.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Supplemental voluntary insurance options, including disability, accident, and pet insurance.

What This Job Offers

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