Care Coordinator - Children

A Lighthouse is needed to help guide the way; to emit a light that helps navigate turbulent times and warn against the possible dangers ahead. Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is just such a place, guided by its core values of hope, dedication and community. As a Care Coordinator you will empower, uplift and help others heal from the many forms of mental illness, trauma or addiction. Those who have recently experienced crisis and/or hospitalization, may need additional guidance as they maneuver multiple systems, engagement with new treatment team members and adjust to changes outside of the clinical setting. To meet the increasing needs of our communities it is imperative that all team members understand and successfully reach and maintain the expected performance standard levels. In order to achieve total and sustainable success each person must to do their part. Lighthouse will do its part in providing any and all necessary tools and training required to help team members be successful. DEFINITION: Under immediate to general supervision, provides targeted support services, including case management, rehabilitation and wellness services, a system of care that is child centered with the needs of the child and family dictating the types and mix of services provided and to assist in seamless engagement into outpatient services and aftercare to prevent further out-of-home or out-of-school placement. To be effective, the Care Coordinator may work with the identified consumer and family in their homes, schools and communities, incorporating the family and other social supports in treatment and be focused on the strengths as well as the consumers preferences and culture. This position is supervised by the respective Director of Outpatient Services. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - A Bachelor or Master Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice or similar behavioral health field approved by ODMHSAS; or - A current license as a registered nurse in Oklahoma with behavioral health experience; or - A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any field with 6 months of behavioral health experience; or - 60 college credit hours in any field **and** 12 months of behavioral health experience; or - - A high school diploma or equivalent **and** a total of 36 months of direct, documented experience working with persons who live with mental illness and/or substance use issues. - Applicants must be able to provide documented proof from previous employers to justify behavioral health experience. - One year of work experience with juveniles in the mental health or social service field preferred. - Behavioral Health Case Management Certification and Behavioral Health Wellness Coach Certification is required within the first three months of employment and must be kept current annually. - Current certification as a Behavioral Health Case Manager Il as described in ODMHSAS Standards ad Criteria for Certified Behavioral Health Case Managers 450:50-3-1; and - Current certification as a Behavioral Health Wellness Coach as described in ODMHSAS Standards ad Criteria for Certified Behavioral Health Case Managers 450:50-5-145. - An expectation of core competencies in relation to children and families, as well as individuals with co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care and collaborative care. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: - Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and/or psychology; and of current social and economic problems, principles of family economics and budgeting, human relations, community, state and national health and welfare resources, social assistance requirements, and psychological terminology. - Knowledge of transitional and/or aftercare needed after a crisis or hospitalization and the unique situations that may arise as consumers attempt to engage in outpatient services. - Ability to evaluate situations and adopt an effective course of action, to delegate responsibilities, organize and present facts effecti…