Position Summary:
This is a highly professional position responsible for coordinating care management services such as assessments, service linkage, and advocacy for an assigned group of clients in the modified assertive treatment team (m-ACT). This position requires experience working with adults with mental health, substance use or co-occurring disorders as part of Meridian's CCBHC. This person will be an advocate for clients and interact with clients in a manner that reflects cultural sensitivity. The Care Coordinator will work with other professionals from numerous community organizations, as well as with Meridian staff to coordinate services. The work is performed with a high degree of independence.
Minimum Qualifications:
· BA/BS from an accredited university with major course work in the areas of health related/ psychology/social work areas with at 1-year experience in Care Management with primary care, SMI or similar populations.
· Must possess a valid Class D driver's license and have acceptable driving record.
· ** Must be able to type at least 27 wpm on prescreen assessment and score at least 65% on general assessment.
Drivers Requirement:
Must have a current Florida Driver's License with a clean driving record while meeting company insurance requirements.
In order to qualify as a Center Driver, the candidate must at least 21 years of age and have an active Florida Driver's license. Motor Vehicle Record will be reviewed for eligibility. No more than 3 moving violations and/or accidents within the past 3 years and no major violations during the past 5 years. Drivers over 65 years old must provide a current doctor's note stating they have no driving limitations.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
· Coordinate and conduct comprehensive, multi-domain assessment of client in conjunction with Team members.
· Provide coordinated care management services for clients
· Develop client service plans and coordinate care in conjunction with Team members.
· Conduct face-to-face visits with client to monitor progress.
· Initiate and maintain relationships with clients' family and community.
· Ensure that clients are enrolled in all mainstream benefit programs.
· Make referrals and facilitate enrollment in any patient assistance/medication assistance programs.
· Provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services.
· Implement shift management.
· Provide on-call duty as needed.
· Participate in providing substance use, co-occurring, physical health and other treatment services.
· Provide Electronic Medical Record documentation of client progress.
· Complete and maintain all required training.
· Research, develop and maintain a comprehensive list of community resources that includes email addresses, phone numbers, and names of contacts for each resource.
· Performs other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Specific competencies required are identified on a department/program specific basis and identified in each employee's Competency ChecklistMeridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit based factors.