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Crisis Care Coordinator

Kitsap Mental Health Services

United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 13 Feb 2024

💰 $66,000/yr($52,000/yr – $66,000/yr)

About the role

Crisis Care Coordinator
Hiring Range: $26.89 - $33.61 per hour Benefits:

Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

General Summary of Duties: The Care Coordinator functions as a member of a multidisciplinary team while demonstrating the clinical skill and experience to plan, develop, coordinate, and provide treatment, and support services to program clients. A Care Coordinator also provides education and crisis intervention services to clients in crisis services. The care coordinator also works with the team throughout the client’s stay in crisis services to ensure they receive the appropriate resources and referrals upon discharge. s. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Major Responsibilities/Tasks:

Provide care coordination services for clients who are currently in crisis services. Provide direct services such as individual, group, crisis intervention, and case management to clients in crisis services.
Advocate for clients’ rights and preferences. Consult with community agencies such as DSHS and court systems to maintain coordination in the treatment process.
Collaborate with the case manager to assist and support clients in finding and effectively using a primary care physician and other healthcare services. Provide education to clients to enable them to develop health self-management skills. Where appropriate, work with the supervisor to coordinate psychiatric care for the client.
Provide crisis intervention counseling and coordinate with Designated Crisis Responders/crisis services when appropriate, in collaboration with the mental health professional.
Document client progress to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established policies and procedures.
Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
Participate in providing information to clients on substance use issues and coordinate treatment with internal and external substance use treatment providers.
Assist clients with gaining resources and education to support their autonomy and basic needs.
In collaboration with the mental health professional and client, develop, implement, and revising overall treatment goals and plans.
Coordinate with treatment team to facilitate timely implementation of discharge plans for clients being served on the crisis unit. Develop and coordinate discharge plans that are specific to clients.
Maintains the clinical information of individuals served by the unit in a confidential manner.
In addition to the above, any other responsibilities appropriate to the position and not specifically listed in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications: EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Services, or Behavioral Health Field EXPERIENCE: Specialist (minimum 4 years of relevant experience) 4 years of relevant work experience in crisis outreach, behavioral health treatment court, high-intensity outpatient behavioral health treatment (PACT, ACT, etc.), or similar settings This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation. LICENSURE: Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration Preferred Qualifications: EXPERIENCE: Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or su