D171 - Housing Outreach Coordinator - Care Coordinator

River Edge Behavioral Health; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

401k with an employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short and Long-term disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Fulton County, Georgia, is seeking a Full-time Care Coordinator for the Permanent Supportive Housing program. You will support housing applications, provide referrals for behavioral health and substance use services, and assist clients with housing needs in a client-centered environment.

The role requires a Master's degree in a social service field, two years of relevant experience, and a commitment to treatment planning and coordination of services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social service field (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology) or related field.
• Exemplify excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Case Manager to provide support to individuals living in permanent supportive housing.
• Maintain a caseload of up to 20 individuals and conduct in-home visits.
• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine level of care.
• Assist with development of solution-focused treatment plans.
• Participate in individual and group counseling when applicable.
• Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Professional references

Education

Master's degree in social services

Job description

About River Edge Behavioral Health

Serving more than 10,000 Georgians, River Edge continues to be one of the state's leading resources for mental health, substance use disorder treatments and supports as well as individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. River Edge offers outpatient services at our Emery Highway-Macon, Monroe County and Baldwin County locations. Outpatient services include behavioral health, nursing, and psychiatric assessment, stabilization and medication maintenance services as well as crisis intervention services as well as awareness, education and recovery groups.

Program Overview

The Permanent Supportive Housing Program is for Fulton County residents inclusive of primary tenants and family. The Permanent Supportive Housing Program is a cost-effective way to help people with disabilities live more stable, productive lives. Supportive housing is widely believed to work well for those who face the most complex challenges. For those individuals that are homelessness, have very low to no income, and/or serious, persistent issues that may include substance abuse, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, or other serious challenges to a successful life, permanent supportive housing is a key to success.

Job Overview

River Edge is currently seeking a Full-time Care Coordinator for our Fulton Permanent Supportive Housing. We're seeking an energetic and enthusiastic candidate who has a strong commitment to fostering a client-centered culture. Within this role, the candidate will assist with providing substance abuse and mental health referrals, assistance with housing applications and other housing needs. This position is in Fulton County, Georgia.

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:30AM-5:00PM

FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Case Manager to provide support to individuals living in permanent supportive housing. This role is responsible for maintaining a caseload of up to 20 individuals and requires in-home visits.


• Conduct confidential behavioral health assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients.


• Elicit client participation in the development of a solution-focused treatment plan to address important goals, objectives, and interventions.


• Participate in individual counseling, group counseling, court attendance if applicable.


• Identify and provide intervention(s) for potential crisis situations.


• Attend staff meetings, case conferences, and training programs as designed.


• Attend clinical supervision to increase skills and knowledge.


• Provide clinical consultation to referral resources, mentors, family members, and others to help support clients in their recovery.


• Collect and review referral information and consult with others as needed to support coordination of services and scheduling of client interviews.


• Maintain quality, up-to-date clinical records, including case notes, treatment plan reviews, discharge planning, and outcomes.


• Maintain working knowledge of treatment agencies and programs and a list of resources that can be shared with clients.


• Remain in compliance with internal and external policies, procedures, regulations, and standards, including all of River Edge's policies and procedures and Quality Assurance Plan, DBHDD requirements, State Licensing standards, County Monitoring requirements, and managed care regulations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in social service field (e.g., Social Work, Sociology, Psychology,) or related field, such as counseling. (Required)


• License eligible in one of the following: LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW). (Preferred)


• Fully Licensed or Associate Licensed in either - LAPC, LMSW, LAMFT, LMFT, LPC, LCSW) (Preferred)


• At least two (2) years of postmaster's experience providing mental health and substance abuse treatment.


• Demonstrate knowledge and expertise with the chronically mentally ill population.


• Experience in Permanent Supportive Housing is a plus.


• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.


• Provide 2 Professional reference Statements (Former employers only, no family members)


• Demonstrate expertise and knowledge in mental health and substance abuse services and community resources.


• Exemplify excellent communications skills, both verbal and written.

Additional Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 12 Paid Holidays


• 401k with an employer match


• Flexible Spending Accounts
  
• Short and Long-term disability coverage


• Life Insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer and highly value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

All selected applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.