Care Coordinator School Based - Macomb

Easterseals MORC; Clinton Township (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance

Dependent care reimbursement

Generous 401K retirement plan

Bonuses for taking consecutive days off

Wellness Programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer

Mileage reimbursement

Financial planning services

Pet Insurance

Job summary

A community support organization in South Dakota is seeking a Care Coordinator for school-based support to assist minors and their families. This role involves direct outreach, managing insurance processes, and coordinating with school clinicians. Ideal candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree, have prior experience working with minors, and possess knowledge in trauma-informed care. Competitive benefits include low-cost health insurance, a generous 401K plan, and additional incentives such as mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3 years supervised experience in examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and families.
• Must be a CMHP in accordance with Medicaid Provider Manual Guidelines.
• Licensure or supervised experience as required by Michigan state guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with students and families for support and paperwork.
• Ensure insurance is verified in the Electronic Medical Record.
• Coordinate intake assessments and telehealth appointments.

Skills

Experience with minors and families

Trauma informed care knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school

LLBSW or LBSW with state licensure

Master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a Care Coordinator School Based to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! We are looking for Game Changers! The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team.

Benefits

• Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance
• Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption.
• Generous 401K retirement plan
• Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row.
• Wellness Programs
• We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer.
• We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication.
• Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate.
• Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi.
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school is trained and has three years supervised experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families; OR
• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited school and be an LLBSW or LBSW with the State of Michigan and one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families; OR Be a Master’s prepared LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, or LLP with the State of Michigan with specialized training and one year of experience in the examination, evaluation, and treatment of minors and their families.
• Must be a CMHP in accordance with Medicaid Provider Manual Guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive and initiate contact with students and families both from the contact center and the school-based clinician through outreach phone calls to the student, guardian, and school counselors when necessary for further contact information. Make phone calls and contact with families referred to the program.
• Work with the family to complete the initial clerical paperwork and support the family in setting up and using the Easterseals MORC portal.
• Coordinate and ensure the insurance is entered and verified in the Electronic Medical Record, address any financial concerns including copay and communicate these to program staff.
• Schedule the intake assessment with the school-based clinician and manage any no show cancellations for reschedule. Address any transportation or telehealth concerns. Assist the family in scheduling any psychiatric or medication review appointments.
• Coordinate and communicate with the school base clinician and program staff to provide excellent customer service.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of trauma informed care.
• Willingness to support and assist individuals with trauma related issues.

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