Care Coordinator
Company: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic
Location: Yakima
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
Join our team as a Care Coordinator at our Behavioral Health
Services in Yakima, WA, and be part of a healthcare organization
that believes in making a difference beyond medical care! At Yakima
Valley Farm Workers Clinic, we value inclusivity, and we are more
than just a job - we are a community committed to the well-being of
our migrant farmworkers.
We've transformed into a leading community health center. With 40+
clinics across Washington and Oregon, we offer a wide range of
services such as medical, dental, pharmacy, orthodontia,
nutritional counseling, autism screening, and behavioral health.
Our holistic model also extends assistance to shelter, energy,
weatherization, HIV and AIDS counseling, home visits, and mobile
medical/dental clinics.
Explore our short clips, " WE are Yakima - WE are Family " and "
YVFWC - And then we grew , " for a glimpse into our dedication to
our communities, health, and families.
What We Offer
- $21.99-$26/hour DOE with the ability to go higher for highly
experienced candidates
- 100% employer-paid health insurance including medical, dental,
vision, Rx, 24/7 telemedicine
- Profit sharing & 403(b) retirement plan available
- Generous PTO, 8 paid holidays, and much more!
As a Care Coordinator, your tasks will include:
- Collects information and screens individuals to determine
eligibility for the WISe program using state-mandated
criteria.
- Performs specialized therapies and interventions within office,
home and community settings, with supervisor input.
- Assists individuals in obtaining additional mental health
services and other resources as needed.
- Helps identify needs for transportation and housing.
- Provides supportive counseling utilizing behavioral strategies
when working with individuals and families.
- Manages and/or fulfills service plans for assigned individuals
and families
- Establishes and maintains rapport with clients to encourage
participation and retention in the program.
- Helps facilitate group sessions following treatment plan
objectives.
- Directs and coordinates recreational activities as established
in the Individual Service Plan.
- Provides educational and skills training to client.
- Assists individual and family in obtaining additional mental
health services and other resources as needed. Documents all
referrals made to other resources.
- Works with individual to transition and maintain a presence in
a community setting.
- Documents activities, concerns, and behavior issues in program
participant s record and completes all documentation as required by
funder and outside organizations.
- Participates in various community meetings to collaborate with
other community professionals in the treatment of the individual,
with supervisory input, e.g., schools, courts, DSHS, correctional
facilities, and other health care providers.
- Collaborates with other mental health professionals to
coordinate care.
- Presents mental health findings in verbal or written format to
appropriate professionals, with supervisory input.
- Prepares necessary reports and documentation for outside
organizations; attends meetings and represents agency as requested
by supervisor. Conveys treatment recommendations as needed.
- Collaborates with Washington State Department of Social and
Health Services (DSHS) and the court system in presenting and
coordinating the mental health needs of individuals, with
supervisory input.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Performs clinical responsibilities in alignment with The Joint
Commission (TJC), Health Resources and Services Administration
(HRSA), and YVFWC requirements.
Qualifications:
- Education:Bachelor s Degree in Social Work, Psychology,
Counseling or related field.
- Experience:One year s experience working with families and
children in a therapeutic or educational capacity.
- Professional Licenses/Certificates/Registration:Application for
registration as an Agency Affiliated Counselor in the State of
Washington must be submitted within one week of hire. First Aid and
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within 45 days of
hire. Valid Driver s License and proof of automobile liability
insurance coverage.
- Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required or Preferred: Bilingual
(English/Spanish) preferred. Must demonstrate the ability to
communicate at level 9 on the language proficiency scale to receive
bilingual differential pay. Knowledge of Federal, State and County
social services regulations and systems. Knowledge of State mental
health and special education requirements. Knowledge of the
psychological principals in learning and their application to
treatment stages. Knowledge of advanced evaluative techniques of
personality, academic behavior, and cognitive domains. Knowledge of
cultural differences and impact on support provided to clients.
Ability to utilize the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders V (DSM V). Ability to synthesize and formulate the
assessment data into a comprehensive treatment summary. Ability to
assess learning capabilities of individuals and family members.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Ability to
exercise independent judgement and solid decision making. Ability
to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Conflict
resolution skills and ability to diffuse stressful situations.
Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills.
Basic proficiency with a variety of computer programs including
Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Our mission celebrates diversity. We are committed to
equal-opportunity employment.
Contact us at...@yvfwc.orgto learn more about this
opportunity!
Keywords: Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Kennewick , Care Coordinator, Other , Yakima, Washington
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