Job Description

Join our dynamic team!  Would you like to work on a small, dedicated team that makes a big impact in the community?  Are you passionate about partnering with individuals, families, and community agencies to break-down barriers and improve outcomes?  Do you want to work for an organization that promotes a healthy work-life balance?  We are looking for a Care Coordinator who will be responsible for responding to needs presented by individuals and families who have been seen by our Mental Health and Substance Use Connections Team. The Care Coordinator is key in assisting individuals and families in navigating and understanding the behavioral health system and connecting with appropriate services.

Pay Range and Status

• $25.21 to $26.55 per hour DOQ
• 40 hrs/wk

For full qualifications and responsibilities, please review the job description at www.healthdistrict.org/jobs.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in social work, public health, human services, or other human service-related field or combination of experience and education

• A minimum of two years of medical assistant experience in a behavioral health setting with basic knowledge of psychotropic medications
• A minimum of one year experience working in a family navigator, care coordinator, or case management position in a behavioral health setting is desired.
• Written and oral fluency in English and Spanish language is desired.

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with the psychiatry team and provides important information regarding updates or information prior to client’s psychiatry appointment including number of previous appointments, reported medication side effects, current therapist, and discharge planning information.
• Utilizes crisis intervention model to respond to clients in crisis and connects clients to appropriate crisis interventions.
• Assists client/family in navigating complex systems to reduce barriers to improved mental, social, family, and physical functioning. May include service-planning, advocacy, research, working with others in client’s treatment system, monitoring, follow-up, etc.
• Utilizes information and referral resources and knowledge to research possible options for services, support and treatment and works with client/family in the selection of options and determination of next steps.
• Contacts clients after providing specific service to determine follow-through with plan, barriers encountered, additional client needs, and client suggestions for improvement of services.
• Links individuals and families with initial assessment providers via a warm hand-off.
• Answers client/family questions and addresses concerns, provides educational materials and other information; and provides guidance in assessing options and making decisions.

Why work for us

• Our mission is to enhance the health of our community and to achieve this we provide health services that address unmet needs and opportunities in our community.
• We demonstrate dignity and respect for all people and focus on our employees, clients, and community.
• Employees are encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge that result in successful performance in their roles/positions.
• We are committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals. The Health District does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law. Employment decisions at the Health District will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.
• We provide comprehensive benefits, including (100% or prorated portion) of the cost of medical, dental, low-cost vision, 401(a) and optional 457(b) retirement plans, 11 holiday, generous flexible paid time off, and employee wellness and recognition activities.

How to Apply

• Submit your cover letter and resume to Search Coordinator,
  • Mail: Health District of Northern Larimer County, 120 Bristlecone Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80524 (Attn: Search Coordinator)
  • Fax: 970-221-7165 (Attn: Search Coordinator)
  • Email to searchcoordinator@healthdistrict.org.
• Position will remain open until filled.

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: care coordinator. Salaries: 40,000 - 60,000.

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