COMPANY SUMMARY: Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is the community leader in delivering exceptional, responsive and consumer focused behavioral health services. In 1964, we were established by a dedicated group of concerned citizens and government officials of Houston, Wabasha, and Winona counties. In 1965, we opened our first clinic in Winona. Today we provide services in Winona, Houston, Wabasha, Goodhue and Fillmore counties. At Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center, we know the importance of work/ life balance. We allow flexibility in staff members' scheduling to meet this need. We pride ourselves on helping our employees grow and develop within the agency by hiring internally within our organization, when possible. For staff members that need Clinical Supervision to pursue licensing, we offer this education training at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center for free.HVMHC is committed to enhancing diversity within our team. We strive to foster inclusive work and service environments to support team members and clients with various lived experiences and comprehensive and consumer focused behavioral health services. TITLE: Care Coordinator PROGRAM: Community Based Care Coordination JOB SUMMARY: Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is seeking a Care Coordinator responsible for coordinating integrated medical and behavioral health care for consumers. The care coordinator arranges regular meetings of the multidisciplinary treatment team, enlists consumers' participation on the team, coordinates the completion of an integrated treatment plan for each consumer, monitors symptoms and response to medical and behavioral health treatments using structured instruments and consumer interviews, works closely with the primary care and behavioral health care providers to monitor consumer outcomes and revise the treatment plan as necessary to ensure the appropriate level of care is being provided through a person-centered system of care. The Care Coordinator organizes consumer care activities to meet the consumer's medical and behavioral health care as well as social services, housing, educational systems and employment opportunities as necessary to facilitate wellness and recovery of the whole person. The Care Coordinator also shares information among all of the participants concerned with a consumer's care to achieve safer and more effective care. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Monitors consumer compliance with Certified Community Behavioral Health Center (CCBHC) data outcome measures.
- Consults with consumer and multi-disciplinarytreatment team about treatment options and preferences;
- Care Coordinator initiates and monitors progress of person-centered or family centered integrated treatment plan for all CCBHC consumers.
- Coordinates care (routine, urgent, crisis) among primary healthcare, behavioral healthcare, dental, pharmacy, and specialty services inside and outside the agency, including, but not limited to:
- Scheduling and monitoring appointments
- Scheduling follow-up services and post-hospitalization appointments
- Secure releases of information from past or current providers andobtains relevant information
- Facilitates and monitors internal and external treatment referrals.
- Monitors progress in achieving goals to demonstrate improvement in the care and clinical outcome of the consumers receiving care coordination.
- Coordinates and leads regular multi-disciplinary team meetings with all clinicians serving the consumer.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Must meet minimum qualifications as a Mental Health Practitioner as outlined in MN Statute 245i.04: Sec. 245I.04 MN Statutes
- Ability to work successfully independently and as part of each consumer's multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to work with diverse populations including age, gender, ethnicity, and cultural components of CCBHC consumers
- Skilled in planning, problem solving and decision-making. Must be highly organized and creative with an ability to locate resources for clients as needed.
- Exceptional organization and communication skills (oral and written
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
- Must possess a vehicle valid driver's license and a willingness to travel as needed to client or organization locations throughout SE MN.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Must be able to walk, sit, stand, crouch, twist, bend, reach overhead, maneuver stairs and stretch in a manner conducive to the execution of daily activities. Must be able to move around the office and community settings on a daily basis. While performing the duties of this job, the employee must communicate with others and exchange information. Employee regularly operates a computer and other office equipment on a daily basis. Occasional bending and lifting up to 30 pounds. NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director. EQUIPMENT USED: Computer, telephone, office equipment, vehicle. WORK ENVIRONMENT:Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center is committed to providing a safe and inclusive work environment free from harassment, violence anddiscrimination. Our inclusive work environment represents many different backgrounds, cultures and viewpoints. The core values we live by include: integrity, respect, people focused, community focused, continuous improvement, compassion, partnership and collaboration, empowerment and financial stewardship. All Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center owned facilities are smoke/drug free environments, with some exposure to excessive noise, dust and temperature. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of conditions at client sites. Reports To: Community Based Care Coordination Director SUPERVISES: None POSITION DESIGNATION: Non-exempt, Full-time or Part-Time BENEFIT SUMMARY:
- Paid Leave Time starts accruing at 4.46 hours per paycheck, with 16 hours available on hire date (pro-rated for non-FT employees).
- Up to 10 days of paid jury duty leave.
- Up to $2,000 Tuition investment and up to $1,500 continuing education funds available.
- Up to 5 days of paid bereavement leave.
- 20% YMCA membership discount OR $50 fitness reimbursement (per year).
- 8 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year (pro-rated for 20-39 hour employees).
- 1 paid personal day per year.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance is available for 30-40-hour employees. Dental insurance is free for employees only.
- Short term disability, long term disability and life insurance is free for 30-40 hour employees.
- 403b retirement account with employer contribution of 50% match up to 6%.
EEO- We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Completion of and passing the background check is required and a part of the application process, if a job offer is extended to an applicant. Completion of the mental health practitioner verification form and/or professional conduct inquiry form will also be a part of the application process if applicable to the position.