Care Coordinator - North Central Health Care : Job Details

The Opportunity:The Care Coordinator is an integral part of the treatment team for adults who receive services at the Adult Behavioral Health Hospital. The Care Coordinator provides support to clients' individual treatment plans while in the facility and provides the client with recommendations and referrals upon discharge such as to community supports and resources,. The position is responsible for coordination of care with the client and others involved in their care.The pay range for this role is $26.50 to $29.00, based on education and experience. This job is a full-time, in person position.Who We Are:North Central Health Care is an organization serving Langlade, Lincoln and Marathon counties within the fields of mental health treatment, addiction services, long term care, short term care, physical therapy, crisis stabilization and so much more. We have amazing employees who provide exceptional care and want to add to our team.What You'll Do: Provides guidance to unit paraprofessional staff (Behavioral Health Professionals) relative to provision of services in treatment plansEstablishes and maintains regular communication with justice system partners and other partners essential to the treatment plan of clients on the unitActs as the program's coordinator of services to ensure continuity of care for each clientAssists with timely completion of psychosocial assessments, Safety and Crisis Plans, and recommendations included in Discharge Summaries.Participates in care coordination/Discharge Planning based on client need.Makes appropriate and timely referrals to other agencies based on client need and services required.Provides support for individuals, families, and groups.Assists in the completion of patient aftercare forms and serves as a client advocate.Maintains thorough and timely documentation in client recordsMakes resource and support referrals to individuals in the facility.Assures that client care provided in the department is completed in a respectful manner that upholds the dignity and rights for adult clients.Communicates effectively in writing and verbally with internal and external partners Performs social counseling services for individuals, families, and groups. Provides cross-coverage in other Behavioral Health Service programs as-needed to support the Department as a whole.Maintains regular on-site attendanceWhat You Bring:Minimum Experience: Bachelor's degree in social work or related field earned from an accredited college or university academic programMore than one year in a human services role and one year related to discharge planning or resource coordination for similar populations.Experience working with people with mental health and substance use diagnosesDriving Requirements: Valid Wisconsin driver's license and appropriate auto insurance coverage as required by North Central Health Care.Must have the use of a personal vehicle.Preferred Qualifications: Social work experienceCurrent Wisconsin Certified Social WorkerCurrent Wisconsin Substance Abuse Counselor or Substance Abuse Counselor In-Training certificationWhat You'll Get:The pay range for this role is $26.50 to $29.00, based on education and experience.This job is full-time and in person.PTO, paid holidays, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, on-site bistro and cafeteria, employee assistance program, newly updated facility, and more.As a full-time employee of NCHC, you would be eligible for the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). The WRS is a hybrid defined benefit plan. It contains elements of both a 401(k) or defined contribution plan and a defined benefit plan. Participating staff contribute 6.95% and NCHC will match this at 100% each pay period!In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, NCHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. North Central Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.