Mental Health Service Coordinator
EL HOGAR COMMUNITY SERVICES INC·Sacramento, California
EL HOGAR COMMUNITY SERVICES INC·Sacramento, California
Deliver quality mental health, substance abuse, and justice-involved supportive services to an adult population. Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing treatment plans, and providing case management and crisis intervention.
include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Support and carry a caseload. Caseload size varies based on program contract and programmatic needs.
Assess and gather client information for domain-based assessments to evaluate the mental health needs of clients, considering factors such as medical history, psychosocial background, and presenting symptoms. Screen for housing, benefits, and community needs. Other assessments may include using the Strengths Based Model Assessment, ANSA, or other screening tools based on program requirements
Treatment
Planning: Develop and implement individualized treatment and Personal Empowerment plans in collaboration with clients that incorporate evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address clients’ specific needs. As needed, support and develop a housing plan with the client to address housing challenges, goals, and supportive interventions.
Case
Management: Assist clients in navigating community resources, social services, housing, and financial assistance programs. Advocate for clients to ensure they receive appropriate and timely services.
Crisis
Intervention: Manage and respond to crises effectively, employing crisis intervention techniques to ensure the safety and well-being of clients experiencing acute emotional distress. Actively participate in debriefing sessions with the team to share experiences and enhance crisis response strategies.
Progress
Monitoring: Meet with clients regularly per client needs and contract obligations. Regularly review and assess clients’ progress toward treatment goals, adjusting social rehabilitation and case management services to achieve positive outcomes.
Per El Hogar and Sacramento County regulatory documentation policies & procedures, maintain accurate and timely documentation of client assessments, progress notes, treatment plans, and other relevant records in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements (e.g., progress notes, adverse incident reports, discharge summaries, Medi-Cal billing, EHR forms, HMIS, etc.). Responsible for producing the required number of service units per month (at least 50% of staff’s time must be spent providing face-to-face or other eligible community-based support with/for clients).
Requires a high school education and the ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must be capable of managing a caseload and maintaining strict regulatory documentation standards.
Market context
In California, mental health service coordinator roles are often in steady demand because providers need staff who can manage caseloads, coordinate across disciplines, and keep documentation aligned with state and program rules. This role is competitive for candidates who can work independently, communicate clearly with a multidisciplinary team, and handle regulatory paperwork accurately. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare the posting with the original job description and save research time before applying.
