Clinical documentation specialist Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Job Details

Job Location

Kansas City KS Office - KANSAS CITY, KS

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

43,888.00 - $46,000.00 Salary / year

Description

POSITION : Clinical Utilization Specialist

DEPARTMENT : KS Foster Care (Kansas City, KS)

Starting Salary : $43,888 - $46,000 (Annually)

Starting salary depends on education and experience)

RESPONSIBILITIES : Utilizing evidenced based assessments, the clinical utilization team will ensure youth and families receive the right services and supports, in the right amount, at the right time, and for the right duration in order to support safety, well-being and permanency. Utilizing a referral process, the team will ensure timely service initiation, improved data collection and collaboration across service providers. The team will track youth and families served by service type, length of services - including acute, QRTP and PRTF admissions, monitor referrals from date of referral to provision of services and make requests for provider reports for client record.

QUALIFICATIONS : This position requires a bachelors degree in social work or other human service-related field (community counseling, human development, child and family development, applied family and youth studies, public health, health sciences, trauma studies, sociology / social services, substance abuse / addictions, education / early childhood, or psychology criminal justice, human services, education, counseling or psychology) and at least two years of work experience in the child welfare arena. Preferred : masters degree in social work or other human service-related field and at least two years' experience in the child welfare area. Case management experience preferred. Licensed by the Kansas BSRB. Must be at least 21 years of age and pass background check, physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver's license, proof of current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation.

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S BENEFITS :

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes :

• 9 Paid Holidays, flexible Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for

Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision)

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS :

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S DIVERSITY STATEMENT :

We believe in the creation of inclusive communities where children, families, and team members thrive in an environment characterized by safety, respect, and the freedom to authentically express their unique identities - a place where each individual experiences a profound sense of belonging. To ensure that this vision becomes a reality, we have engaged with our team members, clients, stakeholders, and volunteers to craft a diversity statement that defines our commitment to foster diversity, inclusion, and equality throughout all aspects of our organization.

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department

8150 Wornall Rd., Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : (816) 508-3500 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an

Equal Opportunity Employer