HEALTH HOMES CARE COORDINATOR - Central Islip, NY
About The Position
The employee will be directly responsible for managing a caseload of individuals with chronic physical health, mental/behavioral health, and social needs. Coordinate comprehensive medical and behavioral health care for patients with chronic conditions through care coordination and integration that assures access to appropriate services and improves health outcomes. The primary goal of the employee will be to assist individuals in reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospital admissions through the provision of care management services. Services will be provided to the individual through linkage and referral to appropriate community services. Coordinate services with community providers, hospitals, and family members. Complete comprehensive assessments, develop with the client care plan goals. Monitor and document services provided and progression of goals. Capture engagement of clients in detailed progress notes. Make referrals to community and social support services. Offering prevention and wellness support services.
Requirements
- Experience working with individuals living with a severe mental illness
- Experience in managing a full caseload
- Experience in managing time and productivity effectively and adhere to strict deadlines.
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Computer knowledge, including but not limited to Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, outlook, outlook calendar)
- Ability to work as part of a team with co-workers and with other colleagues as necessary.
- Experience working with a High level of comfort working with multiple electronic systems with ease.
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to relate/work with diverse groups, community agencies, schools, and the general public.
- Strong organizational skills with a focus on detail.
- Ability to follow directions and communicate well (orally and in writing)
- A Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
- PPD (TB test required with proof of results; no more than 1 year old)
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of mental health terminology and community resources is a plus
Responsibilities
- Managing a caseload of individuals with chronic physical health, mental/behavioral health, and social needs.
- Coordinating comprehensive medical and behavioral health care for patients with chronic conditions.
- Assisting individuals in reducing avoidable emergency room visits and hospital admissions.
- Providing services through linkage and referral to appropriate community services.
- Coordinating services with community providers, hospitals, and family members.
- Completing comprehensive assessments and developing client care plan goals.
- Monitoring and documenting services provided and progression of goals.
- Capturing client engagement in detailed progress notes.
- Making referrals to community and social support services.
- Offering prevention and wellness support services.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
