Clinical Care Specialist - ACT/CARE (55363)

HEALTH SOLUTIONS•Pueblo, CO

1d•$21 - $21•Hybrid

About The Position

Health Solutions is a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado, you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff, clinicians, physicians, nurses, and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community. We’re hiring for a full-time Clinical Care Specialist to join our Adult Services department at 41 Montebello. As a Clinical Care Specialist, you will play a central role in helping our clients’ access services and take the next steps to wellness. Your work will take you to homes, and other settings, and call upon you to collaborate with other professionals within and outside our agency to assure that clients receive the very best care available.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or closely related field
Computer proficiency
Valid Colorado driver license, good driving record and access to transportation during working hours
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 50% of the time
Frequently communicates with physicians about medical notes, must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
Occasionally lifts and carries items up to 20 pounds
Occasional exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a multi-disciplinary team
Experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness
Experience providing case management services to adults
Experience with community systems navigation
CAC training
Experience working with those experiencing co-occurring disorders
Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Maintains a caseload and conducts case management services for clinicians
Makes appropriate referrals to address mental health and substance use needs
Links clients and community resources effectively
Offers behavioral health counseling and outreach
Ensures clients attend scheduled appointments in the community and at Health Solutions
Identifies stressors and precursors that led to the current situation or crises
Identifies available coping mechanisms and natural supports
Enhances problem-solving, independent living, and socialization skills among clients
Provides support for clients to remain in home and community to avoid more restrictive living arrangements
Maintains accurate records in the agency’s electronic health record
Performs other job-related duties assigned by the director or designee