Care Coordinator (1053)

Helen Farabee Center; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 24,714 - 25,526; Full time

Job summary

The Helen Farabee Center in Wichita Falls seeks a dedicated Care Coordinator to provide continuity of care across the spectrum of health services. This full-time position involves managing a caseload, coordinating complex healthcare needs, and engaging individuals in services.

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience. Effective communication and organizational skills are crucial. The position requires travel within the local area to facilitate patient meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from accredited college or university with major in social, behavioral or human services field.
• At least one year of experience in the field required.
• Must have valid driver's license and be insurable under Center coverage.

Responsibilities

• Provides continuity of care across health services.
• Care Coordinator is the primary point of contact for individuals accessing services.
• Manage a caseload and coordinate healthcare needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team collaboration

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social, behavioral or human services

Tools

Microsoft Office

SmartCare

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wichita County MHC - Wichita Falls, TX 76307

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: Bachelor/Master's

Salary Range: $17.94 - $18.53 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: 8-5 M-F

Job Category: Health Care

Responsibilities

• Provides continuity of care across the spectrum of health services including physical and behavioral healthcare, social services, housing, educational systems, and employment opportunities as necessary to facilitate the wellness and recovery of the whole person.
• Care Coordinator is the primary point of contact for individuals accessing behavioral health services.
• Must have the necessary skills to manage a caseload and coordinate complex behavioral and physical healthcare needs.
• Working knowledge of local resources, Care Coordination standards, current Care Coordination Agreements, and best practices for the identified population.
• Extensive local travel is required to facilitate the patient meetings, patient transport, and attending meetings/training.
• HFC incorporates principles of trauma-informed care, which includes cultural sensitivity, in all areas of service delivery.
• All job descriptions include the responsibility to learn about and implement trauma-informed practices within the scope of work for the position.
• Reassignment is a condition of employment that may occur at the employer’s discretion. Your work location and hours could change based on program needs.

Qualifications

Bachelors degree from accredited college or university with major in social, behavioral or human services field. Licensure is not required. At least one-year of experience in the field required.

Must have valid driver's license and be insurable under Center coverage. Must pass and maintain all Center mandated trainings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates effective organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and self-directed demonstrating the ability to work autonomously.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Demonstrates the ability to engage individuals in services while maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates the ability to accept direction and make constructive use of professional and clinical supervision.
• Skilled in the use of personal and network computers, word processing, database, spreadsheet and office management software (Microsoft Office), familiarity with SmartCare a plus.
• Display a customer service orientation; at all times treating customers as equals and partners.