Nevada Health Centers I·Las Vegas, Nevada
The Social Service Coordinator is responsible for connecting patients to social resources and coordinating access to medical and psychosocial programs. They collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams to evaluate patient progress and serve as a community liaison for behavioral health services.
The Social Service Coordinator (SSC) shall have primary responsibility for connecting patients to social resources and coordinating access to medical, psychosocial programs and social case management.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Responsible for the assessment, planning, and access coordination of medical, psychosocial programs and/or other social needs.
Documents assessment, plan and interactions according to NVHC established guidelines and standards
Maintains knowledge of community resources in order to provide for patient’s case management needs
Collaborates with Behavioral Health and Primary Care providers, and other members of the patient’s interdisciplinary care team, in evaluating patient progress against the care plan; reviews and communicates with patient’s revisions/updates of plan and/or goals.
Serves as a resource with Primary Care Providers in conducting warm-hand offs to inform patients about the integrated treatment model and the benefits of behavioral health services and a referral to a Behavioral Health Provider.
Assists Behavioral Health Director in monitoring behavioral health service delivery related to appropriate referrals for behavioral health services: scheduling initial and follow-up appointments as needed; assisting behavioral health and medical providers with referring patients to other services as needed.
Assists Behavioral Health leadership in sustaining workflow pertaining to providers administering of behavioral health screenings such as PHQ2, PHQ9, etc.
Serves as Behavioral Health community liaison with outside agencies; building community partnerships to share available services
Nevada Health Centers will provide equal opportunity employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person shall be discriminated against in employment because of race, color, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or intellectual disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identify and expression or any other category protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services or a current Nevada State Social Work Licensure (LSW). Preferred qualifications include bilingual skills in Spanish and English and experience in a behavioral health setting.
Market context
Behavioral-health positions in Nevada often reflect steady demand from hospitals, community programs, and care coordination teams serving patients with complex needs. These roles are competitive because employers typically look for a relevant bachelor’s degree, an active Social Worker, LPN, or RN license, and experience in case management or social work; this platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster and save research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and tailor your resume to show direct behavioral-health or case-management experience.