Care Coordinator, System of Care Across TN (SOCAT) - Davidson County
Company: Mental Health Cooperative
Location: Nashville
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Ranked one of Tennessees top places to work, MHC is a rare and
special place where outstanding company culture is intentional.
Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.Mental
Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve
individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then,
we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with
severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.Our
sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious
mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we
serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with
satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia,
Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and
Memphis.If you are interested in joining a team that is caring,
collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great
place for you!The Care Coordinator provides targeted support
services, via the Wraparound Process, to families with high risk
young children/children/youth/transition-age youth, regarding
behavioral or emotional problems, parenting issues, and life
stressors by developing and implementing bio-psycho-social
assessments and service plans with the family and wraparound team
members. The Care Coordinator, utilizing the System of Care (SOC)
philosophy will work with families, social service organizations,
and other state agencies to develop a coordinated network of
resources and supports in their communities.Job Title: Care
Coordinator, System of Care Across TN (SOCAT) Davidson
CountySchedule: Mon-Fri, 8a-4:30pSalary: $41,000 (base pay) with
additional incentive for language skills and behavioral health
experience. Mileage reimbursement available.JOB SUMMARY: The Care
Coordinator provides targeted support services, via the Wraparound
Process, to families with high risk young
children/children/youth/transition-age youth, regarding behavioral
or emotional problems, parenting issues, and life stressors by
developing and implementing bio-psycho-social assessments and
service plans with the family and wraparound team members. The Care
Coordinator, utilizing the System of Care (SOC) philosophy will
work with families, social service organizations, and other state
agencies to develop a coordinated network of resources and supports
in their communities.RESPONSIBILITIES:Ensure all phases and
activities of the Wraparound Process are done with high quality,
fidelity, and accountability to family team.Provide outreach and
engagement to families upon referral to the program by conducting
initial phone contact and the assessment process with the
assistance of the Family Support Specialist (FSS).Complete an
assessment of the family, including Child and Adolescent Needs and
Strengths (CANS) assessment, Caregiver Strain assessment, and other
national evaluation tools to develop a care plan.In partnership
with the FSS and therapist, provide face-to-face direct service
hours to families including support, referrals, and assistance with
the development of positive parenting, crisis planning, basic life
skills, and parenting a child/youth with special needs.In
collaboration with the FSS, assist family in developing a list of
individuals they want to attend the family team meetings.Assist in
facilitation of the family team meetings:Develop agenda with
caregiver; lead the meeting with caregiver until the caregiver is
ready to do so alone.Arrange for time and place of meeting.Ensure
that family, team and other required paperwork are completed as
instructed.Complete and disseminate service plan to team members
with their tasks highlighted.Schedule subsequent family team
meetings and provide members with date, time, and location.Partner
with family/team members in identifying and overcoming
barriers/service gapsEnsure the Wraparound Process is family driven
and that families experience ongoing participation in/ownership of
their care plans.Provide liaison functions for the team members and
service providers.Create family team and schedule case
conferences/family team meetings in collaboration with FSS and
family members.Because of the family team process, develop and
coordinate Master Treatment Plan (MTP) with the family and
FSS.Linkage to community resources, clinical services, and natural
supports related to the child/youth.Be available for crisis calls;
collaborate with clinician/therapist to provide support during and
following the crisis.In consultation with therapist, ensure that
crisis plan, and assessment are completed.Skills building for the
child/youth as appropriate.Maintain up-to-date case records on each
client family, including weekly contact reports, service
agreements, evaluations, and termination summaries.Maintain and
build community relations through education, advocacy, and
participation in external meetings such as the Community Action
Board (CAB), Council on Childrens Mental Health (CCMH), and other
meetings related to children/youth and families.Collaborate with
program supervisor to train staff; provide field case consultation
and support to new staff.Participate and engage in the local SOCAT
team.Work with the SOCAT Regional Coordinator to identify and
engage with local community resources.Provide SOC 101, wraparound
orientation and training, and other pertinent trainings to new
staff and other community partners.REQUIREMENTS:Bachelors degree in
a social or behavioral science or other related acceptable field;
One to three years social services training/experience.Previous
experience working with children/youth and families with
significant behavioral health needs preferred.Valid Tennessee
Drivers LicenseAcceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)Acceptable
Criminal Background InvestigationPersonal Automobile InsuranceCell
PhoneTransportation That Seats 4 PeopleBENEFITS: Mental Health
Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benet plan for you to
participate in. The following products are available:Medical
Insurance/Prescription Drug CoverageHealth Savings AccountDental
InsuranceVision InsuranceBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceShort- &
Long-Term DisabilitySupplemental Life InsuranceCancer
InsuranceAccident Insuranceby Jobble
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