The Opportunity:
The Care Coordinator is an integral part of the treatment team for adults who receive services at the Adult Behavioral Health Hospital. The Care Coordinator provides support to clients individual treatment plans while in the facility and provides the client with recommendations and referrals upon discharge such as to community supports and resources. The position is responsible for coordination of care with the client and others involved in their care.
The pay range for this role is $26.50 to $29.00 based on education and experience. This job is a full-time in person position.
Who We Are:
North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment addiction services long term care short term care physical therapy crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.
What Youll Do:
- Provides guidance to unit paraprofessional staff (Behavioral Health Professionals) relative to provision of services in treatment plans
- Establishes and maintains regular communication with justice system partners and other partners essential to the treatment plan of clients on the unit
- Acts as the programs coordinator of services to ensure continuity of care for each client
- Assists with timely completion of psychosocial assessments Safety and Crisis Plans and recommendations included in Discharge Summaries.
- Participates in care coordination/Discharge Planning based on client need.
- Makes appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies based on client need and services required.
- Provides support for individuals families and groups.
- Assists in the completion of patient aftercare forms and serves as a client advocate.
- Maintains thorough and timely documentation in client records
- Makes resource and support referrals to individuals in the facility.
- Assures that client care provided in the department is completed in a respectful manner that upholds the dignity and rights for adult clients.
- Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with internal and external partners
- Performs social counseling services for individuals families and groups.
- Provides cross-coverage in other Behavioral Health Service programs as-needed to support the Department as a whole.
- Maintains regular on-site attendance
What You Bring:
Minimum Experience:
- Bachelors degree in social work or related field earned from an accredited college or university academic program
- More than one year in a human services role and one year related to discharge planning or resource coordination for similar populations.
- Experience working with people with mental health and substance use diagnoses
Driving Requirements:
- Valid Wisconsin drivers license and appropriate auto insurance coverage as required by North Central Health Care.
- Must have the use of a personal vehicle.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Social work experience
- Current Wisconsin Certified Social Worker
- Current Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training certification
What Youll Get:
- The pay range for this role is $26.50 to $29.00 based on education and experience.
- This job is full-time and in person.
- PTO paid holidays health insurance dental insurance vision insurance on-site bistro and cafeteria employee assistance program newly updated facility and more.
- As a full-time employee of NCHC you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
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