Integrated Care Coordinator

Cornerstone Care; Greensboro (Greene County); On-site; USD 32,373 - 35,128; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

403(b) retirement

Flexible spending accounts

Credit union

Generous time-off package

Job summary

Cornerstone Care in Greensboro, PA is seeking an Integrated Care Coordinator. This full-time role focuses on improving patient health through behavioral and mental health services. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work and have knowledge of behavioral health.

The position involves screening patients, providing psychoeducation, and supporting treatment plans. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside a generous time-off package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work; Behavioral Health and/or Medical Clinical Experience.
• Knowledge or experience in behavioral health and basic medical knowledge.
• Preferred outpatient clinic work experience.

Responsibilities

• Detect at-risk patients for screening during primary care team huddles.
• Perform advanced screenings for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders.
• Provide psychoeducation and connect patients with needed services.

Skills

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Medical Knowledge

Motivational Interviewing

Crisis Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology or Social Work

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greensboro, Cornerstone Care - Greensboro, PA 15338

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Salary Range: $23.50 - $25.50 hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care

Cornerstone Care, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with locations throughout Southwestern Pa., is seeking an Integrated Care Coordinator to join our team. Make a difference as we seek those who want to assist us in fulfilling our mission: “To improve the health of our patients and the residents of our community, with special concern for the underserved.”

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or Social Work; Behavioral Health and/or Medical Clinical Experience.

Knowledge/Experience/Skills

Must possess knowledge or experience in behavioral health as well as basic medical knowledge. Previous outpatient clinic work experience preferred but not required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

• Assists in the detection of at‑risk patients who could potentially require further Mental Health and Substance Abuse screening during daily primary care team huddles
• Performs advanced screening of primary care/psychiatry/counseling patients for various Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
• Provides a range of services including screening for social determinants of health, substance abuse, connecting patients with a need to the appropriate services for them, assessing barriers to completing treatment plans; and common conditions, assessments and interventions related to chronic disease management
• Performs brief behavioral and cognitive interventions and conducts motivational interviewing to develop behavioral strategies aimed at symptom reduction
• Provides psychoeducation and/or medical education materials for patients and their support systems
• Triage patients with severe or high‑risk behavioral health or substance abuse issues and refers such patients to mental health and substance abuse specialists as appropriate
• Facilitates and oversees referrals to outpatient and inpatient treatment programs and supports a smooth transition into treatment
• Performs brief, limited follow‑up visits for selected patients and contacts patients post‑hospitalization when appropriate
• Assists in preventing relapse or morbidity in conditions that tend to recur over time
• Assists patients with medication adherence and disease self‑management techniques as needed
• Provides consultation to Primary Care or Behavioral Health Providers both onsite and by phone to enhance understanding of the patient and provide decision support for treatment planning and symptom monitoring
• Maintains a visible presence in the Community Health Center and participates in clinical staff meetings and Quality Improvement activities as required

Training

• Educates Primary Care Team in recognizing and treating Mental Health and Substance Abuse disorders using basic principles of brief behavioral and cognitive interventions
• Assists in training the Medical Assistants and Primary Care Providers to feel more comfortable handling crisis situations and possible suicidality
• Assists in training the Psychiatry and/or Medical Assistants on making referrals for treatment when the Clinical Specialist is not available
• Assists in training the Psychiatry and/or Medical Assistants and Primary Care Providers in Mental Health laws and regulations

Administrative

• Reports quality improvement measures required for Grants, UDS and Meaningful Use
• Aids in capturing program evaluation and fidelity measures
• Participates in the Quality Management Program and Policies and Procedures of the Psychiatry and Counseling Department, maintains performance improvement standards, policies, and procedures that ensure safe and therapeutically effective and preventative mental health care and continuity of that care for patients and their families

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Credit union
• Variety of additional voluntary benefits as well as a generous time‑off package

Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression.