Care Coordinator - CDCA Licensure or eligible preferred

Shelby American, Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional care as a Care Coordinator. This role involves creating a welcoming environment for patients, coordinating assessments, and developing personalized treatment plans. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring clients receive the support they need, while also maintaining confidentiality and adhering to standards. With a focus on teamwork and patient-first philosophy, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those seeking help. Embrace a fulfilling career where your contributions truly matter and help foster hope and recovery for our clients.

Benefits

2 weeks of Vacation during the first year

3 weeks of Vacation per year after one year

11 paid Holidays

12 paid Sick Days

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Pension Plan with employer match

Professional Licensure Reimbursement

Qualifications

• High School diploma and CDCA required or eligible.
• Competency or training in chemical dependency treatment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming environment for patients with exceptional customer service.
• Monitor and collect specimens for drug testing and assessments.
• Develop and maintain individualized treatment plans for clients.

Skills

Exceptional customer service

Client assessment coordination

Behavioral Health Service Plan development

Confidentiality standards maintenance

Education

High School diploma

CDCA certification

Competency in chemical dependency treatment

Job description

Description

Meridian HealthCare is looking to hire a full-time and part-time Care Coordinators to join our growing team!

Benefits - Our company offers a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package including:

• 2 weeks of Vacation during the first year of employment
• 3 weeks of Vacation per year after one year of employment
• 11 paid Holidays
• 12 paid Sick Days
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Additional optional benefits: short term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending account, etc.
• Pension Plan with employer match of 50% up to 5% of your salary
• Professional Licensure Reimbursement

WORK SCHEDULE FOR A CARE COORDINATOR

Morning and afternoon shifts available!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CARE COORDINATOR

• Creates a welcoming and professional environment for our patients and visitors by demonstrating exceptional customer service based upon expected service behaviors.
• Monitors and collects urine specimens for drug testing.
• Collects specimens of hair and saliva for drug collection and processing.
• Performs Breath Alcohol Analysis as a trained B.A.T. (Breath Alcohol Technician).
• Acts as liaison with other review-related and discharge planning functions and communicates with departments as necessary to ensure coordination of related processes and functions.
• Identifies and addresses any unmet needs of patients.
• Monitors and coordinates the delivery of necessary assessments (psychiatric, medical, education, vocational, health, etc.) in a timely manner to ensure that clients' service needs are adequately identified and a plan to access resources to meet the need timely is developed.
• Assists in the coordination and development of the client's Behavioral Health Service Plan (Individualized Service Plan ISP). The plan shall include services and assistance necessary to achieve specific objectives as well as an explanation of the availability, intensity, and duration required of each service. Reviews and updates the BH Service Plan as required by Meridian HealthCare policy, OMHAS standards, and as additional needs and goals are identified.
• Interviews clients, coordinates assessments, and prepares a narrative summary including problem areas, client strengths, treatment recommendations, and diagnosis.
• Provides client access to individualized treatment to ensure client rights are upheld, facilitates client's active participation in treatment planning whenever possible, and informs clients of alternative treatment services and procedures that are available.
• Develops treatment plans and reviews, prepares discharge summary, and aftercare plan as per agency procedure.
• Meets productivity goal of a minimum of 50% (1,040 direct service hours annually).
• Makes referrals and provides necessary case management consultation, correspondence, and advocacy to optimize client's accessibility to needed services that are not provided by Meridian HealthCare.
• Maintains confidentiality standards with regard to client service records and client identifying information according to state, federal, and agency guidelines.
• Assures accurate documentation of services through:
• Development and implementation of individual treatment plan.
• Chronological updates of all treatment notes and correspondence.
• Description of response to treatment interventions and resulting behavior changes by client and significant others.
• Aftercare planning and discharge recommendations including follow-up and re-admission criteria.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A CARE COORDINATOR

High School diploma and CDCA required or eligible. Competency or training in chemical dependency treatment preferred.

ABOUT MERIDIAN HEALTHCARE

Since 1974, Meridian HealthCare has delivered a person-centered approach to care and treatment, understanding the importance of prevention, early intervention, care, and support. Finding what works best for everyone is the key to optimal health, and the continuum of care philosophy aligns perfectly with our mission.

In addition to offering a comprehensive approach to addiction (that includes prevention, treatment, recovery support, housing, primary care, mental health criminal justice services, and much more), we are also a trusted source for primary care, mental health services, chiropractic care, and acupuncture.

At Meridian, we provide a culture that centers around putting the patient first, working together as a team, and being financially responsible. We provide excellent benefits giving you a great work/life balance including a flexible schedule. In addition to great pay and benefits, we strive to create a supportive and innovative environment for our employees to work in!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel this is the opportunity for you, apply now! We would love a chance to talk with you more and see how we can provide hope to our patients - together.

Requirements

High School diploma and CDCA required or eligible. Competency or training in chemical dependency treatment preferred.