Edgewater Health · 8 hours ago
Care Coordinator
Gary, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expEdgewater Health is a community-focused healthcare organization, and they are seeking a Care Coordinator to assist clients in accessing and coordinating necessary treatment and services. The Care Coordinator will provide direct support to clients in various environments and maintain documentation for treatment activities while ensuring clients' needs are met ethically and professionally.
Health CareMental HealthPharmaceuticalPrimary and Urgent CareRehabilitation
Responsibilities
Provide goal directed activities, which will assist the client by locating, coordinating, making linkages and monitoring necessary treatment and services available to the client
In accordance with treatment plan, goals, objectives and strategies, the Care Coordinator will monitor and assist the client with developing and maintaining sufficiently competent skills to live successfully in the community, assisting supervising and prompting will be provided as necessary
Care Coordinators will assist and support the clients with activities of daily living or other billable services by providing transportation
Provide support to client in effort to maintaining a substance free life style
Complete progress notes for each treatment activity in accordance with agency's procedures and standards. Maintain 100% productivity at all times
Participates and contributes to case staffing and treatment team meetings
Function as a liaison and advocate for clients with community resources. Assist clients with completing and following through with entitlement applications (Medicaid, Medicare, social security issues, food stamps, Presumptive Eligibility, Behavioral Primary HealthCare Coordination BPHC etc.). Care Coordinators will provide aggressive outreach, after hours care and aftercare/follow-up services including group sessions
The Care Coordinators will be aware of and observe symptoms of possible relapse and promptly report it to the appropriate clinician/counselor. Also, when needed will assist the clients with following through with interventions to circumvent relapse
Represent Edgewater Systems within the community. Educate the community as well as family members, staff and others regarding the services provided by Edgewater Behavioral Primary Care
If in clients IICP (Individualized Integrated Care Plan) for drug/ alcohol screening the care coordinator will refer the client to the appropriate identified provider
Utilize literature, workshops and other training aids to continually improve clinical and administrative skills
Treat all clients with dignity, courtesy and respect, recognizing their right to have requests, needs and complaints responded to in a professional and timely manner
Work in collaboration with Clinician in defining treatment plans and provision of necessary services to clients
Participate in Community Outreach events
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Provide administrative documentation in a timely manner
Follow-up with clients (or refer to Engagement Specialist for follow-up) regarding missed or cancelled appointments via phone calls and/or letters
Conduct all professional activity in an ethical manner
Conform to all applicable policies and procedures
In conjunction with other staff assist in identifying and eliminating any situation which jeopardizes the health and/or safety of clients, staff, or others entering the community mental health center operations
Utilize literature, workshops and other training aids to continually improve case management skills
Qualification
Required
Education - Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work or other related human service field
Experience - Minimum of 3-5-year experience as a case manager or social worker in mental health, social services or substance abuse preferred
Possess a valid driver's license
Furnish own inspected, automobile as needed for Center work and transportation of clients
A good driving record
Appropriate automobile insurance and valid license tags
Maintain a vehicle free of mechanical problems and carry personal vehicle insurance
Company
Edgewater Health
Edgewater Health is an organization that provides primary care, mental health, addiction and pharmacy services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael LaBroi
Chief Information Officer
Ralynn Crockett, MPA-MHRM
Chief Human Resources Officer
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