Childrens Low Intensive Care Coordinator - St. Clair County

JEFFERSON BLOUNT ST CLAIR MENTAL HEALTH AUTHORITY • Pell City, AL

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About The Position

Job Classification: Children’s Low Intensive Care Coordinator Region: St. Clair County The Care Coordinator is a direct service provider and an information and referral agent for members of the Target Population (children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families) who reside in Jefferson County as assigned by supervisor. Supervised By: Children’s Clinical Director Division: Children’s Services Normal Work Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Monday - Friday. Some flexibility dictated by patient need will be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or Human/Behavioral Sciences related field from an accredited university required.
• Valid Alabama driver's license and driving record acceptable to agency automobile insurance carrier for inclusion on agency policy.
• Suitable automobile to permit the required travel.
• Must show and maintain car insurance equal to or in excess of the State of Alabama standards for automobile insurance coverage.
• Knowledge of special needs and behavioral characteristics of severely emotionally/behaviorally disturbed children.
• Knowledge of the community and available community resources.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing the human services provider agencies in the catchment area.
• Knowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client records and the ability to interpret and apply them within the scope of the care coordinator responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Knowledge of casework principles and methods related to care coordination
• Working knowledge of interviewing techniques and principles.
• Ability and willingness to document activities and maintain records in an electronic medical record system.
• Skills in interpersonal relationships and dynamics.
• Considerable written and expressive communication skills.
• Acquainted with the use and side effects of psychotropic medications.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience working with the children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide access to a wide range of services for children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance and their families in the J.B.S. catchment area as assigned by the supervisor.
• Properly assess need and devise individualized care plan for each client.
• Serve as a liaison between the client and various service providers to ensure continuity of care.
• Effectively implement written care plans to meet client goals and objectives.
• Develop and maintain adequately detailed and accurate client records via electronic health record
• Provide transportation to clients when necessary.
• Provide accurate documentation in debriefing for weekly and monthly reports/meetings as stipulated by program demands.
• Perform all administrative duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time