ThriveKids Care Coordinator (LMSW/LCSW)

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

10d

About The Position

ThriveKids Student Wellness is a community-based program at Children’s Hospital New Orleans that partners with schools to improve healthcare and academic outcomes for students by expanding access to healthcare services. The ThriveKids Care Coordinator works on the Care Coordination Team, providing care coordination to youth enrolled in ThriveKids and connecting them with Children’s Hospital New Orleans specialty and behavioral health services. The coordinator will also help develop a comprehensive guide to external and community behavioral health resources for families.

The role supports school partners and serves as a communication liaison among medical providers, families, and school personnel. The coordinator facilitates re-entry meetings for students returning to school after an extended crisis, hospital admission, or other high-acuity absence, helping ensure school partners understand follow-up care. Field insights may contribute to behavioral health program development. The position offers career development and the option to provide student or patient counseling as needed. Travel to individual schools may be required. The employee may choose a 10-month or 12-month working schedule, with compensation adjusted accordingly.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited school.
• Licensed in the State of Louisiana.
• LMSW in clinical supervision.
• Current driver’s license and car insurance.
• Experience or training providing services to children and families.
• Clinical knowledge to assess the needs of youth enrolled in ThriveKids.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and regulations relevant to schools.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and good judgment in challenging situations.
• Good time management, oral and written communication, conflict management, organizational, and planning skills.
• Ability to maintain community partnerships through strong people skills, accountability, and self-awareness.
• Ability to collaborate with other professionals to obtain positive solutions.
• Strong critical-thinking skills and willingness to contribute to program development.
• Participation in appropriate continuing education and annual education requirements, and personal responsibility for other educational activities to enhance job-related skills and abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual.
• Analytic ability.
• Creativity and imagination.
• Initiative.
• Patience.
• Risk assessment.
• Crisis intervention.
• Empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination services to youth enrolled in ThriveKids.
• Connect students with Children’s Hospital New Orleans specialty and behavioral health services.
• Assist in developing a comprehensive guide to external and community behavioral health resources for families.
• Serve as a communication liaison between medical providers, families, and school personnel.
• Facilitate school re-entry meetings for ThriveKids enrollees returning after an extended crisis, hospital admission, or other high-acuity absence.
• Share insights gained in the field to contribute to ThriveKids behavioral health program development.
• Provide student or patient counseling as needed.
• Travel to individual schools as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time