Care Coordinator

Mohawk Opportunities Inc. • Schenectady, NY

72d • $50,876

About The Position

The Care Coordinator needs to demonstrate initiative, confidence, and a focus on making positive connections to coordinate care management services for the Behavioral Health Home clients. This role involves integrating, overseeing, and monitoring all aspects of the physical and behavioral health needs of Behavioral Health Home clients. The Care Coordinator will complete comprehensive assessments, develop and monitor interdisciplinary plans of care aimed at achieving stability within the community, and provide referrals and linkages to community services. Regular communication with other care providers to exchange information and identify needs is essential. The role also includes providing outreach to those in need but not currently receiving services and coordinating with managed care companies. Additionally, the Care Coordinator will provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles and promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Requirements

• BA/BS in human services.
• Minimum of 2 years in human services.
• 1 year in case management, including assessment of client needs, care planning, implementation of care plan, and regular review.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of mental illness/behavioral health, substance abuse, physical/medical health, and homelessness.
• 1 year experience working in a health care setting providing direct care to clients is preferred.
• Valid and insurable driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Integrate, oversee, and monitor all aspects of the physical and behavioral health needs of Behavioral Health Home clients.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Provide referrals and linkages to community services.
• Regularly communicate with other care providers to exchange information and identify needs.
• Provide outreach to those in need but not currently receiving services.
• Coordinate with managed care companies.
• Provide transportation to clients using the agency’s vehicles.
• Promote a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Benefits

• Salary of $50,876.80/year.
• 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.
• Day time hours and no on-call.
• Excellent benefits.
• Staff training.
• Generous paid time off.
• 30-minute paid lunch.
• Supportive work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees