High Intensity Care Coordinator

Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions: Clinical Responsibilities Demonstrates the ability to assess recipient needs and strengths utilizing the CANS Identifies individualized goals and objectives and plans for appropriate services Monitors recipients to secure placement in the least restrictive environment Provides ongoing monitoring of recipients’ progress and needs as assessed in the CANS Advocates on behalf of the recipients to secure community resources Effectively collaborates with the Nova Mobile/Nova Washington First Episode Psychosis Program treatment team members and outside sources in the delivery of case management services to ensure goals are being achieved Ensures that services provided are meaningful, respectful and promote self-determination Effectively demonstrates the application of youth/young adult specific competencies Participates in the development of crisis intervention and support plans for each participant Assists with meeting the needs of participants by facilitating their ability to live independently, obtain employment, achieve educational goals, and/or function in the community more effectively Provides transportation or links to transportation services when necessary Provides psycho-educational services and co-leads multi-family groups Performs other duties as a Nova Mobile/Nova Washington First Episode Psychosis Program team member as assigned by the supervisor Supervision and Consultation Seeks clinical supervision and consultation as needed Accepts and employs suggestions for improvement Actively works to enhance case management skills Clinical Record Keeping Documents in a timely fashion per AltaPointe policy Documents appropriate, complete, and comprehensive CANS assessments to identify recipient needs, strengths, and planned interventions Documents measurable and specific goals in the individualized service plan Documents in a clear and concise manner ISP goals addressed with each service provided Maintains current documentation of participant demographic information, releases of information, etc. Documents case disposition, case closings, follow-up and referrals Courteous and respectful attitudes towards recipients, visitors and co-workers Treats recipients with care, dignity and compassion Respects recipient’s privacy and confidentiality Is pleasant and cooperative with others Assists recipients and visitors as needed Personal values don’t inhibit ability to relate and care for others Is sensitive to the recipient’s needs, expectations and individual differences Is gentle and calm to recipients and families Case Load Management: Effectively manages caseload based on recipient needs Meets AltaPointe productivity standards Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned: Actively participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a mental health discipline. Knowledge in youth/young adult specialty, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment: Knowledge of psychiatric disorders in the youth/young adult population Basic knowledge of growth and development of youth/young adult recipients as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects of their development Knowledge of developmental disabilities and mental retardation in the youth/young adult population Basic knowledge of behavior management and parenting issues Knowledge of cultural diversity Knowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic recipients, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practice Knowledge of effects of physical/sexual/emotional abuse and neglect issues Knowledge of available community resources as applied to youth/young adult Certified by the Alabama State Department of Mental Health to provide adult and/or youth/young adult case management services Knowledge of the CANS (Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths Assessment) Experience facilitating behavioral health therapy groups with children, adolescents, and adults Valid Alabama’s driver’s license