Childrens Coordinator (53288)

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Position Summary:

The individual in this position acts as the primary consumer advocate, keeps abreast of

progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and

through external referral. All other duties as assigned.

 

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct Needs Assessments
• Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family
• Conduct monthly Service Plan Reviews
• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, Joint Commission standards, and agency policies and procedures
• Conduct individual case management sessions, as needed
• Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, etc.), as needed
• Provide the consumer and family with referrals and linkage to community-based services, as needed
• Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.
• Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and involved external providers
• Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members
• Arrange transportation for consumers, as needed
• Assure implementation of and adherence to the behavioral management system, including providing behavioral consequences, motivational incentives, and learning experiences for the consumer
• Participate in Case Conference
• Provides transportation for consumers as needed.
• Participate in meetings and attend trainings as required and requested
• Understands HIPAA, Professional Ethics, Consumer Rights and Confidentiality
• Participate in performance improvement activities
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

 

Essential Qualifications:

 

Certifications/Licensures:

• Certification as a Certified Case Manager (CBHCM or CWCM) in good standing by an agency approved and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently certified.

Education:

• Graduation from an accredited masters program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required

Experience and Competencies:

• A minimum two (2) years of related experience providing case management and/or care

coordination services preferred.

• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to obtain and maintain Westcare’s vehicle insurance is

required

• Must have familiarity of Broward County
• Must have availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Maintains confidential files and records.
• The ability to determine eligibility of a consumer’s admission
• The ability to use DSM IV/5 diagnostic criteria to provide substance use, mental health, and behavioral diagnoses
• The ability to identify and evaluate an individual’s strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of a Wellness and Recovery Plan
• The ability to evaluate the impact of substance use and mental health problems on the consumer’s functioning in major life areas
• Knowledge of the inter-relationship among substance use, mental health, and primary care disorders.
• The ability to conceptualize cases within a developmental framework for the purpose of treatment planning, therapeutic intervention, and discharge planning
• Knowledge in the understanding of Motivational Interviewing; Motivational Enhancement Therapy; Comprehensive, Continuous Integrated System of Care (CCISC); and Trauma-Informed Care
• Demonstrate proficiency is the administration and interpretation of the below listed assessments, as needed:
  • SMQ10
  • PCL-5
  • ASAM
  • Confidence Questionnaire
  • Child/Adult Behavioral Checklist
  • Overdose screening
  • Sissar/Cfars/Mental health outcome
  • GPRA
  • Locus
• The ability to provide Wellness and Recovery Planning through the identification and prioritization of problems needing resolution; the development of goals and objectives for the consumer which are expressed in behavioral and measurable terms; and the ability to negotiate goals and objectives with the consumer and the family
• The ability to counsel individuals and families in the achievement of objectives through the exploration of a problem and its ramifications; the examination of attitudes and feelings; the consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making
• The ability to coordinate and integrate multiple services, as well as interface and communicate with internal and external providers
• Ability to use trauma informed care principles including ensuring consumer safety, preventing/avoiding re-traumatization, maximizing trustworthiness, enhancing consumer choice, maximizing collaboration, and emphasizing empowerment
• Ability to identify and describe key signs, symptoms, impact and manifestations of trauma
• Aware of the differences between trauma informed and trauma-specific services
• Understands the bidirectional relationships among substance use and mental disorders and trauma
• Understands the differences among various kinds of abuse and trauma, including: physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; domestic violence; experiences of war for both combat veterans and survivors of war; natural disasters; and community violence
• The ability to identify crises when they surface; mitigate or resolve the immediate problem; and de-escalate the situation, including the ability to develop Safety Plans, as needed
• The ability to provide information to individuals and families concerning alcohol or other drug use, mental health problems, and the available services and resources