Care Coordinator, System of Care Across TN (SOCAT)- DeKalb County Job Opening

MHC: Where We Face Challenges Together. Join us now and share your compassion in a setting that's as unique as you are!

Our Mission: Mental Health Cooperative exists to engage, enlighten, and empower individuals and families with behavioral health issues to live healthier lives. By providing integrated care for the whole person, everyone can experience hope and live a full life in the community.

Our Vision: We believe there is life after diagnosis, and that our challenges do not define who we are.

Employee benefits and perks include:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Paid Holidays, Including 1 Annual Floating Holiday
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Casual Dress Code
• On-site Pharmacy (at Nashville office)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free licensure supervision for LPC/MHSP and LCSW Candidate

**This position is for DeKalb County**

Position responsibilities:

Position responsibilities:

• Ensure all phases and activities of the Wraparound Process are done with high quality, fidelity, and accountability to family team.
• Provide outreach and engagement to families upon referral to the program by conducting initial phone contact and the intake process with the assistance of the Family Support Specialist (FSS).
• Complete an assessment of the family, including Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment, Caregiver Strain assessment, and other national evaluation tools to develop a care plan.
• In partnership with the FSS and therapist, provide face-to-face direct service hours to families including support, referrals, and assistance with the development of positive parenting, crisis planning, basic life skills, and parenting a child/youth with special needs.
• In collaboration with the FSS, assist family in developing a list of individuals they want to attend the family team meetings.
• Assist in facilitation of the family team meetings:

• Partner with family/team members in identifying and overcoming barriers/service gaps
• Ensure the Wraparound Process is family driven and that families experience ongoing participation in/ownership of their care plans.
• Provide liaison functions for the team members and service providers.
• Create family team and schedule case conferences/family team meetings in collaboration with FSS and family members.
• Because of the family team process, develop and coordinate Master Treatment Plan (MTP) with the family and FSS.
• Linkage to community resources, clinical services, and natural supports related to the child/youth.
• Be available for crisis calls; collaborate with clinician/therapist to provide support during and following the crisis.
• In consultation with therapist, ensure that crisis plan, and assessment are completed.
• Skills building for the child/youth as appropriate.
• Maintain up-to-date case records on each client family, including weekly contact reports, service agreements, evaluations, and termination summaries.
• Maintain and build community relations through education, advocacy, and participation in external meetings such as the Community Action Board (CAB), Council on Children’s Mental Health (CCMH), and other meetings related to children/youth and families.
• Collaborate with program supervisor to train staff; provide field case consultation and support to new staff.
• Participate and engage in the local SOCAT team.
• Work with the SOCAT Regional Coordinator to identify and engage with local community resources.
• Provide SOC 101, wraparound orientation and training, and other pertinent trainings to new staff and other community partners.
• All duties associated with Care Manager I.

Other responsibilities:

• Responsible for attending all mandatory in-services, continuing education and annual health requirements.
• Comply with all Corporate Compliance policies, practices and procedures. Report all unethical activities to supervisor, Corporate Compliance Office, Values Hotline number or Human Resource Director
• Comply with all OSHA and safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe practices or accidents to supervisor, Safety Supervisor and/or OSHA Coordinator.
• Will be compliant with the relevant regulations concerning the privacy and security of consumer’s protected health information (PHI) as established by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Follow all policies and procedures set by the Agency.

Essential skills, knowledge, and experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a social or behavioral science or other related acceptable field; One to three years’ social services training/experience.

Previous experience working with children/youth and families with significant behavioral health needs preferred.

Essential requirements for the position:

Valid Tennessee Driver’s License

Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)

“F” Endorsement

Acceptable Criminal Background Investigation

Personal Automobile Insurance

Transportation that seats 4 people

Cell Phone

Required

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