Care Coordinator (Floater) - Kennett THRIVE

Fccinc; Kennett (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fccinc in Kennett, MO is seeking a full-time Care Coordinator to assist individuals in managing their mental health and substance use recovery. The role includes education, resource linking, and skill development for clients.

Candidates must have a degree in human services or related fields and experience working with individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. Responsibilities also include documentation and providing transportation as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in human services or qualified addiction professional required.
• Experience in delivering services to individuals with mental illness or substance use disorders.
• Ability to teach coping skills and support individuals towards recovery.

Responsibilities

• Educate individuals about managing mental illness and substance abuse.
• Provide necessary transportation for clients.
• Link clients with community resources.
• Help clients develop interpersonal and independent living skills.
• Complete documentation timely and according to standards.

Skills

Coping and managing psychiatric issues

Teaching and modeling recovery skills

Providing transportation support

Developing natural supports

Education

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP)

Associate of Applied Science degree in Behavioral Health Support

Bachelor's degree unrelated to human services field with two years of qualifying experience

Four years of qualifying experience

Job description

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Full Time Dunklin County BHC/UBHCC/THRIVE/HCH, Kennett, MO, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2895

Job Purpose

The services provided by a Care Coordinator (CC) focus on helping individuals and family develop skills, access resources and manage illness to be successful in the living, working, learning and social environments of their choice. CC’s teach, model and practice skills with person(s)-served to promote recovery and wellness.

Qualifications

• A master’s or bachelor’s degree in a human services field from a college or university included in the US. Department of Education’s database of accredited schools at http:/ope.ed.gov/accreditation, OR
• Qualified Addiction Professional (QAP), OR
• Associate of Applied Science degree in Behavioral Health Support as designated by the Department of Mental Health.
• Bachelor's degree unrelated to human services field with two years of qualifying experience; OR
• Four years of qualifying experience

Qualifying Experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders or developmental disabilities. Experience must include at least one of the following:

• Providing one-on-one or group services with a rehabilitation/ habilitation and recovery/resiliency focus;
• Teaching and modeling for individuals how to cope and manage psychiatric, developmental, or substance use issues while encouraging the use of natural resources/ supports;
• Supporting individuals in their efforts to find and maintain housing, employment, and/or function appropriately in a family, school, and community;
• Assisting individuals to achieve the goals and objectives on their individualized treatment plan.

Core Job Duties

• Provide education to person(s)-served to learn about and manage mental illness and/ or substance use disorder.
• Provide transportation for person(s)-served in the staff's personal vehicle or agency vehicle (if available) when medically necessary and appropriate.
• Link person(s)-served with community resources and help them to develop natural support.
• Help person(s)-served to develop or improve interpersonal, social, family, community and independent living skills.
• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
• Adherence to all applicable evidence-based practice models.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of diagnostic criteria set for substance use and/or mental disorders.
• Orally communicate information effectively and accurately.
• Assure program operates within the constraints of the agency’s certification (CARF, DMH) standards and strategic plan related to clinical care.
• Abide by program and agency policies and procedures.
• Other job duties and special projects as assigned.