Care Coordinator - Philadelphia, United States - Comhar Inc.

    Comhar Inc.
    Comhar Inc. Philadelphia, United States

    1 month ago

    Default job background
    Full time
    Description
    Description:

    COMHAR is a nonprofit community based organization. Our mission is to provide health, and human services that empower individuals, families and communities to live healthier self-determined lives.

    We have an immediate opening for a Care Coordinator in our Children Services department. The Care Coordinator provides coordination for services for children within the Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) program.

    Responsibilities:

    The Care Coordinator works in collaboration and continuous partnership with children, their family/caregiver, school/specialty providers and staff, and community resources in a team approach to:

    Coordinate Services:

    • Meet with families for completion of intake.
    • Communicate with and coordinate the services. Schedule and confirm evaluation/re-evaluation appointments.
    • Assist families with providing them information for – Medication, Outpatient, Neurology, etc.
    • Attend evaluations (Complete Biopsychosocial Evaluation/Re-evaluation [CBE/CBR]).
    • Arrange for referrals and placement to Partial Hospitalization Programs, Residential Programs, and inpatient

    Advocacy:

    • Collaborate with service providers such as Department of Human Services (DHS) STS Programs.

    Other Responsibilities:

    • Complete packets to be submitted to Community Behavioral Health.
    • Respond to, and follow up on issues leading to insufficient responses (from CBH) to packet submission.
    • Requesting addendum.
    • Home visits, as needed.
    Requirements:

    Bachelor's degree in psychology, counseling, social work or related field.

    At least one year of experience with children and families.

    Valid PA Driver's License and owns insured vehicle are required.

    Highly organized.

    Proficient computer skills.

    We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace. COMHAR, Inc. is a not-for-profit community based health and human service organization founded in 1975. We do not discriminate in services or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, past or present receipt of disability-related services or supports, marital status, veteran status, or any other class of persons protected by federal, state or local law.

    PIeac6c4814aea