Care Coordinator

Understanding the complex nature of our clients

• Knowledge of substance use, mental health, harm reduction, and trauma informed care
• Identify effects of psychoactive substances on clients and families
• Understand co-existing medical and psychological disorders

Treatment Knowledge

• Know accepted levels of treatment, recovery, and relapse prevention
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning

Application to Practice

• Use screening criteria for substance use disorders and mental health needs
• Tailor placement recommendations to client individual needs and cultural identity
• Familiarity with community and internal resources
• Meet contractual and program service standards

Documentation

• Timely documentation of all client information and screenings are documented in the agency's electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Adhere to state, federal, and agency regulations regarding client confidentiality and service provision.
• Maintain accurate records for auditing and quality assurance purposes.

Essential job functions

• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

Education and experience

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field
• Master’s degree in counseling or a directly related field
• MCAP, CAP, or CAC certification from the Florida Certification Board preferred
• Two years of direct client service experience in mental health or substance use preferred

Licenses, certifications and registrations

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or certifications must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.

Essential physical skills

• Ability to move about treatment facility, both indoors and out
• Ability to lift and carry 5 to 10 pounds reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability to document in an electronic health record system
• Ability to use Zoom and Teams virtual platforms
• Highly organized
• Familiarity with Data Collection and Analysis

Environmental conditions

• Treatment program environment
• Exposure to possible verbal abuse and similar behavior
• Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases
• Involves some outdoor activities
• In-home or community environments

Workplace standards

• Adheres to company time and attendance standards, with understanding of the needs of a 24-hour residential program if applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of company policy and procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains a safe work environment.

Special requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a level II background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com [https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Finfo.flclearinghouse.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CJake.Shanahan%40ahca.myflorida.com%7C4b82b03a51ad4f4b95a108de4232c2f0%7C583c5f193b644cedb59ee8649bdc4aa6%7C0%7C0%7C639020982980038846%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xZdgpZEJ7lRUp18fRP71qweuFp0i1gIxOp6MWfK8zlM%3D&reserved=0]) and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

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