Entry-Level Mental Health Care Coordinator

Cascade Community Healthcare; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Cascade Community Healthcare in Washington seeks a Service Coordination Specialist to join our Crisis Relief Team. You will work with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care, discharge planning and referrals for individuals and families.

Qualified candidates must hold a Washington State RAAC credential or be eligible to obtain it, pass state background checks, communicate clearly, and build strong relationships with staff, providers and the public.

Qualifications

• WA State RAAC credential required or eligible to obtain.
• Must pass WA State Patrol background check annually; may require National background check if not residing in WA the last 3 years.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work dynamically as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, public/private sector organizations, community groups, and the public.
• Must maintain current phone and mailing address with the Human Resources Department.

Responsibilities

• Educates and informs individuals of consents for treatment and authorizations for use and disclosures.
• Participates regularly in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and patient on providing appropriate resources and coordinating external appointments.
• Identify and address gaps in service needs for participating parties and make recommendations upon discharge.
• Coordinate care and referrals to ensure services align with facility staff and external providers.
• Maintain documentation in the medical record regarding interventions, coordination of care and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Team coordination

Discharge planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Relationship building

Education

WA RAAC credential or eligible

Job description

Cascade Community Healthcare in Washington seeks a Service Coordination Specialist to join our Crisis Relief Team. You will work with an interdisciplinary treatment team to coordinate care, discharge planning and referrals for individuals and families.

Qualified candidates must hold a Washington State RAAC credential or be eligible to obtain it, pass state background checks, communicate clearly, and build strong relationships with staff, providers and the public.