Care Coordinator, Forensic Mental Health & Community Care

Centralnassau; Plainview (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

403(b) retirement plan

Long Term and Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

CN Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc. in New York is seeking professionals for the Forensic ACT Team to deliver comprehensive, individualized services to individuals with severe mental illness in community and field settings.

The role includes coordinating services, maintaining complete records, and participating in quality improvement activities to enhance outcomes and accountability within a diverse, client-centered program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or related field preferred.
• Peer counselor certification is also accepted.
• Current New York State Driver's License.
• Clean DMV Record.
• Proof of Motor Vehicle Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Manages medical records; operates and coordinates the management information system.
• Ensures complete case records are maintained according to recognized principles of record keeping.
• Conducts Quality Improvement, Utilization Review, and Performance Improvement activities including data collection, analysis of trends, and identifying service improvements.
• Plan and coordinate all services to support case management and care coordination.
• Ensure service plans reflect the recipient's needs and revise documentation in a timely manner.
• Understand Medicaid, Medicare, DSS and SPOA housing applications.
• Share data with individuals to support informed decision-making and progress updates.
• Complete QI Training and participate in refresher training as needed.
• Foster an inclusive culture and support safe working conditions.
• Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a safe work environment.
• Provide direct, face-to-face, Telehealth and/or collateral services in Office or community settings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in social work, psychology, rehabilitation counseling, or related field

Job description

CN Guidance & Counseling Services, Inc. in New York is seeking professionals for the Forensic ACT Team to deliver comprehensive, individualized services to individuals with severe mental illness in community and field settings.

The role includes coordinating services, maintaining complete records, and participating in quality improvement activities to enhance outcomes and accountability within a diverse, client-centered program.