Grant Funded - Care Coordinator

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a full-time Grant Funded Care Coordinator to join the Flourish Mobile Health Clinic. The position provides trauma-informed, harm-reduction oriented care coordination to vulnerable populations, including those affected by substance use disorders, homelessness, and limited healthcare access.

The role supports an interdisciplinary care model, coordinating referrals, crisis intervention, and community outreach, and arranging on-site experiences for social work and

Qualifications

• Requires vocational/technical training in social work or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work preferred.
• 1–3 years experience with mental health/addiction or vulnerable populations required; 4–6 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, harm-reduction care coordination on Flourish Mobile Health Clinic.
• Coordinate behavioral, primary, and specialty health referrals.
• Deliver crisis intervention and connect patients with community resources.
• Engage in community outreach and coordinate on-site experiences for students.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Respond to emergency situations including mental health.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Project management

Written communications

Technical skills

Salesforce experience

Fast-paced environment

Interpersonal skills

Education

Vocational or technical training in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Social Work preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Grant Funded - Care Coordinator at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Internal Job Category

Exempt (Staff)

Hours

37.5

Department

Coll Pharmacy&Health Sciences

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

We are seeking a full-time care coordinator to serve as part of our team on the Flourish Mobile Health Clinic. This person will provide trauma-informed, harm reduction-oriented care coordination services to vulnerable populations, including individuals affected by substance use disorders (SUD), homelessness, and limited access to healthcare. This position supports the clinic's interdisciplinary care model by providing care coordination specific to healthcare referrals and healthcare access, including but not limited to coordinating behavioral, primary care, and specialty health referrals. In addition, this person will provide crisis intervention, connect patients with community resources, engage in community outreach and coordinate on-site experiences for social work and public health students.

Primary position responsibilities:

• Direct patient care & support by assisting with providing screenings, brief interventions, and harm reduction to patients, in addition to maintaining accurate and confidential patient records and documentation.
• Care coordination through development of care plans, coordinating referrals and follow-up, and assisting with required application submissions for community resources to meet individual needs.
• Engage and build relationships with community partners to decrease barriers to care for patients.
• Coordinate on-site experiences for social work, public health or other undergraduate students.
• Respond to emergency situations which includes mental health, such as crisis intervention.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

This position is funded in whole or in part by a grant. Employment is subject to the continued availability of grant funding and does not imply a guarantee of employment beyond the grant period.

Required Qualifications

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify issues, obtain relevant information, relate and compare data from different sources, and identify alternative solutions.
• Critical Thinking: Interprets and seeks information, uses independent reasoning to diagnose the root cause of situations or issues, identifies and tests solutions and thinks beyond what is typical or customary. Uses information to determine benefits and impact in making decision and/or recommendations.
• Project/Program/Service Management: Ability to coordinate and administer programs/project activities and protocols. Ability to manage resources, monitor activities, and assess risks and quality issues associated with the program/project.
• Written and Oral Communications: Ability to present information to individuals or groups; ability to deliver presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience. Ability to convey information clearly and concisely to groups or individuals either verbally or in writing to ensure that they understand the information and the message. Ability to listen and respond appropriately to others. Ability to impact and influence others to further the institution’s strategic objectives.
• Technical, Computer, and Software Skills: Ability to use Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and basic databases and software. Prior experience with Salesforce would be considered a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to respond to high-pressure situations. Ability to thrive in an environment of hard work.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Required Education

Vocational or technical training or degree in Social Work or related area is required. Bachelor's degree in Social Work is preferred.

Required Experience

1-3 years experience working with mental health, addiction, medical, and/or vulnerable populations is required. 4-6 years experience is preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.