Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health

Mental Health Kokua·Honolulu, Hawaii

$22 - $24/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Care Coordinator - Behavioral Health · $22 - $24/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-56% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Honolulu, Hawaii ($50.00/hr, n=161)

163 similar openings in the Honolulu area · median $50.00/hr

$13.00/hr · p10p90 · $8,034/hr

this role: $22.00/hrmedian $50.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 161 posted behavioral health roles in Honolulu, Hawaii rates. This role sits in the 10th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 56% below the Honolulu, Hawaii median for behavioral health roles.

The Care Coordinator supports residents by managing health services, appointments, and essential resources to promote stability and independent living. They also conduct regular check-ins, maintain accurate client documentation, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure consistent access to care.

Mental Health Kokua (MHK) is hiring a full-time Care Coordinator to support residents living in the Kauhale supportive housing community at the Iwilei Center on Oahu. This role focuses on helping residents maintain stability by coordinating health services, appointments, and essential resources that support recovery and independent living.

In this role, you will work closely with residents, case managers, and community providers to ensure individuals have consistent access to care, transportation, benefits, and wellness supports. This position is ideal for individuals with experience in behavioral health, housing programs, or social services who want to make a meaningful difference in a supportive housing environment.

What You’ll Do (Responsibilities) • Care Coordination

Schedule and track medical, psychiatric, and behavioral health appointments and support follow-through
Service
Navigation: Assist residents with benefits enrollment, transportation, and access to community services
Resident
Engagement: Conduct regular check-ins and encourage participation in wellness activities and recovery supports
Safety &
Crisis
Response: Monitor resident well-being and respond appropriately to emergencies or concerns
Documentation: Maintain accurate records and update client information in HMIS, EMR, and internal systems
Team
Collaboration: Coordinate with program staff, case managers, peer specialists, and external providers
Program
Support: Assist with on-site service events, wellness activities, and recovery-focused programming

Care Coordinator Qualifications • Minimum

High school diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years in behavioral health, housing, or social services; OR Associate’s degree with 1 year experience
Preferred: Bachelor’s in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field; experience with HMIS or care coordination platforms
Current TB clearance, CPR, and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening
Able to lift up to 25 lbs and respond to facility-related needs

Requirements

& Work Conditions

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $22 - $24/hr
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted: Jul 31, 2026
Application: Employer website

Behavioral health roles in Hawaii

Behavioral health roles in Hawaii often reflect steady demand across community, outpatient, and school-linked settings, with employers looking for candidates who can support clients with complex needs and collaborate across care teams. These roles can be competitive because schedules, caseloads, and local cost of living matter, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Review the credentialing details carefully and confirm how the listed medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and sick leave fit your needs before applying.