Care Coordinator

Job Title

Operation PAR, Inc. is seeking a professional to manage referrals and provide comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida.

Job Description:

The role involves managing referrals, screening clients, conducting initial assessments, and ensuring they meet the necessary criteria for substance abuse and mental health treatment. The position also includes managing the intake process, financial reviews, and documentation. Telehealth services for clinical screenings and counseling are part of the duties. Care coordination for clients includes intake, discharge planning, outreach, and linkages to other services.

Scope of Practice:

• Screenings and other diagnostic questionnaires
• Client Intake Process
• Referral to appropriate level of care and services
• Care coordination
• Clinical Documentation & Compliance
• Crisis intervention
• Documentation of progress

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Competencies:

• Understanding the complex nature of our clients
• Treatment Knowledge
• Application to Practice
• Documentation

Essential Job Functions:

• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company's attendance policies
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor's degree in a directly related field
• Master's degree in counseling or a directly related field
• MCAP, CAP, or CAC certification from the Florida Certification Board preferred
• Two years of direct client service experience in mental health or substance use preferred

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:

• Current CPR and First Aid Certification or certifications must be obtained within the first six (6) months of employment.

Essential Physical Skills:

• Ability to move about treatment facility, both indoors and out
• Ability to lift and carry 5 to 10 pounds reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability to document in an electronic health record system
• Ability to use Zoom and Teams virtual platforms
• Highly organized
• Familiarity with Data Collection and Analysis

Environmental Conditions:

• Treatment program environment
• Exposure to possible verbal abuse and similar behavior
• Possible exposure to clients with communicable diseases
• Involves some outdoor activities
• In-home or community environments

Workplace Standards:

• Adheres to company time and attendance standards, with understanding of the needs of a 24-hour residential program if applicable.
• Demonstrates knowledge of company policy and procedure.
• Performs other duties as assigned and maintains a safe work environment.

Special Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use. EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP