Child and Family Services Care Coordinator

Job description

Care Coordinator - Child & Family Services Full-Time, On-Site (includes community outreach) Hiring Range: $ 25.19 – $ 30.86 per hour Benefits at a Glance Comprehensive Coverage: Health, Dental & Vision Generous PTO: Up to 19 days + 2 mental health days + 10 holidays (pro- rated for part-time) Fully Paid YMCA Membership for you and eligible family members Company-Paid Life & Disability Insurance Student Loan Assistance & Professional Development 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Contributions Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Pet Insurance Free Wellness App (2MorrowHealth) Collaborative, Supportive Team Environment Kitsap Mental Health Services is looking for a Care Coordinator to function as a multidisciplinary team member while demonstrating the clinical skill and experience to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, rehabilitation, and support services to program clients. A Care Coordinator also provides education, consultation to families, and crisis intervention services to clients assigned to the team. Primary Responsibilities: Provide care coordination services for an assigned group of clients. Provide direct services such as individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, and case management to assigned clients. Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall treatment goals and plans in collaboration with the treatment team. Educate and support clients’ families and advocate for clients’ rights and preferences. Consult with families and community agencies such as DSHS, court systems, housing authorities, etc., to maintain coordination in the treatment process. Assist and support clients in finding and effectively using a primary care physician and a dentist and develop health self-management skills. Work with the team to coordinate psychiatric care with medical care. Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders/crisis services when appropriate. Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures. Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings. Participate in providing information to clients on substance use issues such as mental and physical health and daily functioning. Coordinate treatment with internal and external substance use treatment providers. Assist clients with gaining resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs. Monitor assigned clients for LRA compliance. Facilitate LRA extensions with the CRT and all court-involved personnel to ensure LRA's are continued uninterrupted, as appropriate. Assist CRT in determining when revocation is appropriate. Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology , social services, or behavioral health field. EXPERIENCE: Entry level (no prior related work experience) This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency. Therefore, the incumbent must meet all agency driving requirements, including being at least 21 years old, having been licensed for a minimum of three years, successfully completing a motor vehicle history check, possessing and maintaining a current, valid driver’s license in the state of Washington, and having reliable, insured transportation. LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration. Preferred Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience) Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment. The capacity to work well with children and families. Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.