HELP OTHERS, MAKE A DIFFERENCE, SAVE A LIFE.

The McNabb Center is the region's leading nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, social and victim services. By focusing on an individual's "Well Mind, Well Being," we provide a quality and compassionate approach to care from infancy through adulthood.

Do you see yourself as a part of this life-changing work? If so, we are currently seeking a qualified and motivated professional for the following position: Health Link Care Coordinator. 

SUMMARY - Health Link Care Coordinator

The ideal Health Link Care Coordinator serves as the primary care coordinator that provides case coordination using an integrative approach to a pre-determined number of children and/or adults. They function as a member of the treatment team to plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions for children, adults, and/or families. They will interface with community agencies and referral sources to coordinate care, as well as to increase cooperation and consistency between home, school, and community. They will provide advocacy, linkage, and referral services as need, participate in direct supervision with the program supervisor and RN Coordinator as necessary, and participate in treatment team meetings with a RN Care Coordinator and/or psychiatrist/APN. They will also maintain appropriate chart records and complete documentation in a timely manner, provide medication monitoring, provide clients with therapeutic support and crisis intervention when needed, and uphold Center policy and procedures, as well as CARF standards.

The Health Link Care Coordinator must have the ability to effectively and ethically coordinate care for children, adults, and/or families. They must be able to present professionally and be able to work within a team format to plan, implement, and evaluate successful interventions. This person must be able to work within a team format to meet positive goals for the clients. They must have the mental ability to exercise sound judgment under pressure, the ability to demonstrate effective decision-making skills, the ability to set and then demonstrate appropriate boundaries, the ability to be an empathetic listener, the ability to be flexible, demonstrate willingness, and be adaptable when working with diverse populations. They must also be able to communicate effectively and possess strong time management and organizational skills.  They must embrace the key values of case management: empowerment, normalization, rehabilitation, and continuity of care.

Compensation: Salary for this position starts at approximately $15.78 based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:  Work schedule is typically Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm in the office/community.  Flexible hours may be required dependent on client need

Travel: This position requires utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business. Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment. This position also requires that the employee has an F Endorsement on his/her Driver License to be available to transport individuals as needed.

Equipment/Technology: This position does require use of a computer, EMR, Word, Excel

REQUIREMENTS - Health Link Care Coordinator

Education/Knowledge:

• A bachelor's degree in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, or must be licensed as a nurse (LPN or RN).
• LPNs must have fifteen (15) semester hours of behavioral health and one (1) year of behavioral health care expectations.
• Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, criminal justice, and education must have fifteen (15) college-level semester hours of course work in behavioral health and at least one (1) year of work experience in the behavioral health setting.

Experience:

• Course work and/or experience in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, etiology and treatment of mental illness, alcohol and drug abuse, physical and sexual abuse, suicide, and developmental / cognitive disability is required.
• Applicants should possess the ability to relate to individuals and families of varied ethnic and cultural backgrounds, ages, educational levels, and economic circumstances with respect and dignity. 
•  Excellent verbal, written, and computer skills are necessary in order to work effectively and collaboratively with clients, collaborating agencies, and community professionals, as well as maintaining proper documentation. 

Physical:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• The ability to hear normal and soft tones as well as complete close eye work.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push/pull up to 150 lbs. There is frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching in this position.
• To ensure the safety of the clients and staff, this position requires certification in and adequate implementation of verbal de-escalation techniques (Handle with Care).

The McNabb Center (www.mcnabbcenter.org) is a premier not-for-profit provider of behavioral health services.  The Center provides quality care and serves all ages in a continuum of prevention, early intervention, social, co-occurring, addiction, outpatient, and crisis services.

MC is an EOE. MC conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing.  Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.  This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises.  Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities.  This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.