Foster Care Behavioral Health Coordinator

Heartland for Children; Bartow (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Domestic partner coverage

Retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Job summary

A child welfare organization in Florida seeks a professional for behavioral health coordination for children in foster care. Responsibilities include assessing needs, facilitating staffings, and coordinating care with various service providers. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in health or human services, with experience in behavioral health or case management preferred. Excellent benefits include tuition assistance and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in behavioral health or child welfare.
• Experience in facilitating staffings and meetings preferred.
• Understanding of therapeutic programs and substance abuse services.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and track behavioral health staffings for children in foster care.
• Assess the needs of children and develop solutions.
• Communicate with various programs for placements and services.

Skills

Behavioral health knowledge

Case management

Communication skills

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or human services

Master’s degree in health or human services

Job description

A child welfare organization in Florida seeks a professional for behavioral health coordination for children in foster care. Responsibilities include assessing needs, facilitating staffings, and coordinating care with various service providers. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in health or human services, with experience in behavioral health or case management preferred. Excellent benefits include tuition assistance and generous paid time off.