Care Coordinator Level II (formerly called Case Manager) for our Concord Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $21.00 to $29.59 per hour

POSITION : CARE COORDINATOR LEVEL II

DIRECT SUPERVISOR : DIRECTOR OF CLINIC SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONS / COMMUNITY CLINICAL PROGRAM DIRECTOR

DESCRIPTION OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Provide comprehensive case management and rehabilitation services to adults with severe psychiatric disabilities in Contra Costa County. The care coordinator will coordinate and provide rehabilitation, linkage, and case management services to these individuals in their natural settings (community, homes, shelter, park, hospital, etc.) and at the office. Our consumers experience psychiatric hospitalizations, housing instability, homelessness, severe and acute mental illness, and money management difficulties. This program will take a do-what-it-takes attitude to support those we serve to find hope, stability, and recovery.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• AA, BA, or Masters in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology or related field with several years professional experience in behavioral health preferred but not required
• Case management experience required.
• Speaking, writing, and reading fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required.
• Experience at The Hume Center is a plus but not required
• Demonstrate flexibility to handle diverse and changing organizational needs
• Must be willing to work full-time, minimum 40 hours / week, five days a week, and be present at The Hume Center.
• Must be willing to rarely work some evenings and weekends when needed.
• Demonstrate primary professional commitment and knowledge for representation of The Hume Center.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, Google Apps, and Adobe Reader / PDFs
• Proficiency in Electronic Health Records preferred
• Experience working effectively with culturally, socio economically, and ethnically diverse populations.
• Possess a valid California Drivers license. Must be willing to use own vehicle and valid car insurance for work related travel and transportation of patients, a staff van is also available.
• Strong commitment to respecting consumers and their family members and having concrete ideas about how to improve the meaningful involvement and participation of consumers in the programs services.
• Strong commitment to community-based services for persons with high needs and low resources.
• Some knowledge of psychiatric disability and the navigation of the system of care for those with mental illness in the local area
• Be willing to use own cell phone to be accessible and willing to be available to receive calls for crisis and / or emergency situations.
• Familiar with and / or able to work within the Family Partner and Consumer Empowerment shift in Psychology.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

DIRECT SERVICES

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