ThriveKids Care Coordinator (LMSW/LCSW)
About The Position
ThriveKids Student Wellness is a community-based program at Children’s Hospital New Orleans that partners with schools to expand healthcare access and improve students’ healthcare and academic outcomes. The ThriveKids Care Coordinator works on the Care Coordination Team, providing care coordination services to enrolled youth and connecting them with Children’s Hospital New Orleans specialty and behavioral health services. The coordinator also helps develop a comprehensive guide to external and community behavioral health resources for families. The role serves as a communication liaison among medical providers, families, and school personnel. It includes facilitating school re-entry meetings for students returning after an extended crisis, hospital admission, or other high-acuity absence, so school partners understand follow-up care. Field insights may inform behavioral health program development. The position offers career development opportunities and the option to provide student or patient counseling as needed. Travel to individual schools may be required. The employee may choose a 10- 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.
- Maintain a current driver’s license and car insurance.
- Experience or training providing services to children and families.
- Clinical knowledge sufficient to assess the needs of youth enrolled in ThriveKids.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to prioritize work.
- Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies, and regulations relevant to schools.
- Demonstrated performance in challenging situations, including problem-solving skills and sound judgment.
- Time-management, oral and written communication, conflict-management, organizational, and planning skills.
- Ability to maintain community partnerships through strong interpersonal skills, accountability, and self-awareness.
- Ability to collaborate with other professionals to develop 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 that enhance job-related skills and abilities.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
- 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 to address their health needs.
- Assist in developing a comprehensive guide to external and community behavioral health resources for families.
- Serve as a communication liaison among medical providers, families, and school personnel.
- Facilitate re-entry meetings for students returning to school after an extended crisis, hospital admission, or other high-acuity absence.
- Share field insights that can contribute to ThriveKids behavioral health program development.
- Provide student or patient counseling as needed.
- Travel to individual schools as needed.
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Job Type
Full-time
