Acute Service Coordinator I

UPMC; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $3,000 (18-month)

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

UPMC seeks an Acute Service Coordinator I to provide mental health service coordination for chronically homeless individuals with serious mental health diagnoses, focusing on housing, service planning and referrals to promote stability in daily life.

The position is field-based, requiring a Bachelor’s in a Human Services field, with 1 year of related experience preferred. A $3,000 sign-on bonus is offered for an 18-month commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field (Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling) required; other fields may be considered with 12 credits in Human Services.
• Minimum of one year related experience preferred; prior community-based work is a plus.
• Must maintain a safe driving record and meet driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Intake and Coordination: Coordinate housing and services across life domains; lead with treatment teams; build relationships with individuals and their support networks.
• Assessment and Service Planning: Assess strengths and needs; develop and document service plans; facilitate inter-disciplinary planning meetings.
• Resource Linkage and Advocacy: Identify and coordinate resources; provide culturally competent services; maintain resource catalog; advocate for individuals' needs.
• Training and Documentation: Attend training; maintain contact during hospitalizations and transitions; document accurately in EPIC; ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Safe driving record

One-year related experience

Community settings experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services

Tools

EPIC

Job description

The Acute Service Coordinator I provides mental health service coordination, according to the level of need, to a population of individuals considered chronically homeless with a serious mental health diagnosis and in need of housing. The primary function of Service Coordination is to provide professional assessment, assist with locating housing, service planning, service coordination, referral, and re-evaluation services required for a safe and healthy community life which is manifested through stability in relationships, housing, and employment. This is done in accordance with the Agency's vision, mission, and values, and emerging mental health Recovery Principles. This position provides an essential recovery orientation and is a field-based position.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000 for an 18-month work commitment!

Responsibilities:

Intake and Coordination

• Coordinate housing and services across multiple life domains
• Lead and collaborate with treatment/service teams
• Build relationships with individuals and their support networks

Assessment and Service Planning

• Assess strengths and needs collaboratively
• Develop and document comprehensive service plans
• Facilitate interdisciplinary service planning meetings

Resource Linkage and Advocacy

• Identify, link, and coordinate resources
• Provide culturally competent services
• Maintain a catalog of community resources
• Advocate for individuals' needs

Training and Documentation

• Attend training programs for best practices
• Maintain contact during hospitalizations and transitions
• Keep accurate records in EPIC
• Ensure compliance with regulations
• Bachelor's Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required.
• Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services.
• One-year related experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in community settings preferred.
• Safe driving record required.

ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
• Driver's License
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran