CCBHC Children's Care Coordinator

Spero • Owatonna, MN

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Children’s CCBHC Care Coordinator plays a vital role within the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) model. This position is responsible for ensuring that children, youth, and their families receive seamless, integrated, and high-quality care. You will act as the "bridge" between mental health services, primary care, schools, and social services, focusing on a family-driven, youth-guided approach to recovery and wellness.

Requirements

• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations and understand the social determinants of health affecting them (Cultural Humility).
• Ability to engage clients and help them navigate their own goals for recovery and health (Motivational Interviewing).
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills; deals effectively with a variety of people and personalities; communicates clearly and effectively both orally and in writing.
• Able to work independently, showing initiative, and willingness to take charge of a situation.
• Skilled in identifying and assessing a wide range of clients’ needs.
• Applies effective time management skills in order to meet all deadlines.
• Demonstrates thoroughness and organizational skills in the workplace.
• Shows proper etiquette when dealing with clients and other sources.
• Recognizes and understands mental health symptoms and diagnoses.
• Skilled in using essential office hardware and software, such as scanners, shredders, phone systems, and email platforms.
• Understands the confidential nature of organizational information and maintains confidence.
• No degree is required to apply for this position.

Nice To Haves

• A 2-year or 4-year degree in a related field will qualify the candidate for a higher starting hourly wage.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and collaboration between the family, the CCBHC clinical team, primary care providers, and external partners (schools, juvenile justice, child welfare).
• Assist in the development of comprehensive, person-centered, and family-driven treatment plans.
• Ensure all services align with the child’s specific developmental and emotional needs.
• Regular check ins to assess and ensure client needs are being met.
• Connect families with community-based supports, including housing assistance, food security, specialized educational services (IEPs/504 plans), and extracurricular programs.
• Collaborate with the crisis team to ensure children experiencing mental health emergencies have follow-up care and a robust safety plan in place within 24 hours of an episode.
• Support the family during "warm hand-offs" between different levels of care (e.g., transitioning from inpatient psychiatric care back to the home/school environment).
• Maintain accurate and timely electronic health records (EHR) that meet CCBHC quality standards and state/federal compliance regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed