Care Coordinator (LPN)

Pathways Inc. - Kentucky; Greenup (KY); On-site; USD 39,600 - 48,400; Full time

Job summary

Pathways Inc. - Kentucky is hiring a Care Coordinator to ensure consumers receive integrated care via our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. This full-time position requires a compassionate professional who can coordinate services and connect individuals to essential community resources for their wellness and recovery.

Candidates must have an Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing and a current Kentucky nursing license. Experience in public health and care coordination is preferred. We encourage applications from those committed to person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required.
• Current Kentucky nursing license required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for consumers across physical health, behavioral health, and community support systems.
• Facilitate linkages to community resources including social services, housing assistance, and healthcare providers.
• Document all care coordination activities accurately and timely within the electronic health record.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Knowledge of community resources

Organizational skills

Proficiency with electronic health records

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

Kentucky nursing license

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Pathways complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, pregnancy status, victim status, marital status, member of the armed services or covered veteran status, or any other status that is protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy includes, but is not limited to: recruitment, employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, layoffs, training, and social and recreational programs.

Salary: $44,000 annually

About The Role

Pathways is seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Care Coordinator to support individuals receiving services through our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). The Care Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring consumers receive seamless, integrated care by connecting them with behavioral health, physical health, and community-based resources that promote wellness, recovery, and overall quality of life. This position works collaboratively with consumers, providers, and community partners to coordinate services and support a person-centered plan of care.

Education Requirements

• Minimum Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing required
• Current Kentucky nursing license required

Experience Requirements

• Experience working with and accessing community resources
• Proficiency in accurate and timely documentation within an electronic health record (EHR)
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience working with special populations served under CCBHC guidelines preferred
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience in public health, care coordination, social services, or behavioral health settings preferred

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate services for consumers across physical health, behavioral health, and community support systems
• Facilitate linkages to community resources, including:
  • Social services
  • Housing assistance
  • Educational programs
  • Employment services
  • Healthcare providers
  • Other support services as needed
• Ensure smooth transitions of care between providers and levels of service
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners and service providers
• Support consumers in achieving goals identified in their person-centered plan of care
• Document all care coordination activities accurately and timely within the electronic health record
• Monitor consumer progress and assist in addressing barriers to treatment and recovery
• Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultations
• Maintain compliance with CCBHC standards, agency policies, and regulatory requirements
• Advocate for consumer needs while promoting independence, wellness, and recovery

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with consumers from diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge of community resources and referral processes
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
• Proficiency with electronic health records and Microsoft Office applications
• Commitment to person-centered, trauma-informed, and recovery-oriented care

This is a full time position