Job description
BENEFITS:
Position Summary: Provides Care Coordination services to clients who are deemed eligible by CFBHN by engaging clients immediately prior to successful discharge from the CSU or Detox treatment programs. Also provides Case Management services to clients who are referred but do not qualify for Care Coordination services. Develops a care plan/needs assessment based on needs of the client to sustain stability such as: medical care, mental health services, transportation needs, housing options, vocational counseling, etc. A holistic and strength-based approach will be utilized to provide individualized and integrated care for individuals recovering from serious mental health, substance use disorders, or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Assists individuals in navigating complex systems to address all identified needs and maintain their mental stability and recovery.
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science or related field.
Special Skills: Basic knowledge of substance abuse and mental health treatment; working knowledge of community resources; engagement, motivational, and advocacy skills; strong interpersonal/communication skills and independent work ethics to foster the human service needs of our clients promoting cost-effective interventions and outcomes. Strong computer skills for electronic health record documentation.
Position Duties:
FIRST STEP COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates Dependability:
First Step of Sarasota, Inc. (FSOS) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. FSOS also conducts pre-employment drug screening (to include medical marijuana) as a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.
- 21 days paid time off (PTO) per year
- 3 mental health days per year
- 12 paid holidays per year
- health, dental, vision, life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan
- student loan forgiveness plan eligibility
- growth opportunities
Position Summary: Provides Care Coordination services to clients who are deemed eligible by CFBHN by engaging clients immediately prior to successful discharge from the CSU or Detox treatment programs. Also provides Case Management services to clients who are referred but do not qualify for Care Coordination services. Develops a care plan/needs assessment based on needs of the client to sustain stability such as: medical care, mental health services, transportation needs, housing options, vocational counseling, etc. A holistic and strength-based approach will be utilized to provide individualized and integrated care for individuals recovering from serious mental health, substance use disorders, or co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Assists individuals in navigating complex systems to address all identified needs and maintain their mental stability and recovery.
Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral science or related field.
Special Skills: Basic knowledge of substance abuse and mental health treatment; working knowledge of community resources; engagement, motivational, and advocacy skills; strong interpersonal/communication skills and independent work ethics to foster the human service needs of our clients promoting cost-effective interventions and outcomes. Strong computer skills for electronic health record documentation.
Position Duties:
- Identifies client strengths, needs, abilities, and challenges.
- Develops initial coordination plan with client to address behavioral health issues, medical, social, housing, interpersonal problems/needs that impact the client’s status.
- Establishes relationships with community agencies and resources
- Makes appropriate referrals and link clients with appropriate services, treatment providers, and resources
- Monitors client’s treatment and progress toward established goals
- Advocates for the needs of the client
- Documents all activities including progress or lack of progress of the case plan goals in progress notes in accordance with FSOS policy and contractual guidelines
- Accurately completes required paperwork procedures
- Maintains customer confidence and protects operations by keeping client information confidential; following established confidentiality policy and procedures; maintaining professional boundaries with clients
- Computer Literacy
- Completes all training requirements in a timely manner
- Maintains inter- and intradepartmental workflow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
- Completes all other duties as assigned
FIRST STEP COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates Dependability:
- Arrives to work on time according to FSOS policy
- Uses leave time according to FSOS policy
- Completes documentation/paperwork and projects within deadlines
- Assumes additional responsibilities and a willingness to assist colleagues
- Works different shifts when necessary
- Recommends program changes and improvements
- Maintains an overall work attitude of cooperation and professionalism in all interactions with agency staff and community professionals
- Attends and participates in required staff meetings and agency-wide committees
- Receptive to direction and feedback from supervisor
- Conducts self in professional manner with colleagues, peers, and clients
- Recognizes the rights of clients; and will protect client’s privacy at all times by following FSOS State, and Federal mandated privacy procedures and regulations
- Adheres to FSOS Code of Ethics at all times
- Complies with all agency policies and procedures, laws, and regulations under which First Step operates
First Step of Sarasota, Inc. (FSOS) is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We are dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our staff and clients. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees. FSOS also conducts pre-employment drug screening (to include medical marijuana) as a Drug Free Workplace pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Program under Florida's Workers' Compensation Law.
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