medication focused services care coordinator - Bremerton, WA , USA, United States - Kitsap Mental Health Services (KMHS)

Description

Full Time - Medication Focused Services Care Coordinator (Bachelor's Level)

Hiring Range:
$ $30.55 Per Hour


Benefits:

• Comprehensive and generous health, dental and vision benefits
• Up to 19 days of PTO, 2 mental health days and 9 paid holidays your first year (pro-rated for part-time)
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Student loan payment assistance and extensive training
• An incredible team approach that is dynamic and collaborative

The Medication Focused Services Care Coordinator will conduct routine, brief check-in phone calls or visits with clients who have completed their psychosocial treatment plans, are psychiatrically stable, and are currently only receiving psychiatric medications at KMHS.

This position is full-time. Clients served include both youth and adults.


Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide regular contact (primarily by phone or Zoom) to clients receiving medication management as their only KMHS service. Update treatment plans annually via face-to-face or telehealth services.
• Provide community resource information and supportive problem-solving to clients if requested by clients during check-in calls or visits.
• Observe and evaluate client stability. If there are clinical indicators for a higher level of care (AOP team, Child & Family team), coordinate this transfer. Coordinate and participate in crisis intervention for clients if needed; determine if continuing in Level of Care 1.5 services is appropriate after the crisis is resolved.
• Communicate promptly and effectively to Medical Providers and Medical Assistants regarding client care and any concerns voiced by clients regarding medications.
• Oversee clients transitioning to community-based providers when a client states they are ready to leave KMHS services; communicate with medical assistants as this occurs; complete discharge summaries.
• Document all clinical services thoroughly and accurately and submit all documentation promptly.
• Meet weekly with Special Programs Director to receive clinical supervision. Provide feedback on any changes needed in this program to address client needs more effectively.
• Pursue professional growth and development by seeking learning opportunities and integrating new learning into daily work practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, social services, or behavioral health field.

Entry level (minimum 1 year of job-related experience)

This position requires driving clients in a personal vehicle on behalf of the agency; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a motor vehicle history check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in the state of Washington, and have reliable, insured transportation.

LICENSURE:
Agency Affiliated Counselor Registration.


Preferred Qualifications:

EXPERIENCE:
Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experience in co-occurring disorders treatment, individual and group therapy, vocational services, or substance abuse treatment.

The capacity to work well with children and families.

Our recruitment processes are designed to prevent discrimination against our people regardless of gender identity or orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any aspect which makes someone unique.