Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator

Do you have a passion for providing care coordination to individuals diagnosed with a mental health and/or substance use disorder? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a Care Coordinator and make a difference in our community and the lives of the individuals we serve.

Why This Job is Great: -Office setting with some community travel and no caseload -You get to collaborate with and support several teams -You will help improve outcomes for individuals served -Great opportunity to learn and hone your clinical skills -Generous PTO, holidays and benefits

What You Will Be Doing As a Care Coordinator, you will work collaboratively with members of several teams to help improve the wellbeing of those we serve. You will do this by integrating care from different fields, doing case reviews and consultations, and participating in the treatment planning process to ensure excellence in services. You will help primary clinicians and community partners to connect families with services that they may qualify for to provide the best opportunities for them to succeed. This position reviews files to help assess level of care needs and provides guidance to team members on what may be beneficial next steps for high acuity cases. This position also serves as a hospital liaison to support youth who have been psychiatrically hospitalized. We are looking for someone who is detail oriented, is a productive communicator, and has good clinical skills.

What We Require A Master's degree licensed professional with a minimum of two years' experience in primary or behavioral health care services working with children. You must also have one of the following Michigan Licensures: Licensed Master Social Work (LMSW) (Preferred), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) or Limited Licensed Psychologist (LLP). Limited licenses will be considered. A valid Michigan Driver's License is required.

A strong understanding of the needs of persons with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders is needed. You will understand how to implement a strong recovery philosophy and be able to collaborate and develop teams.

Why Work For ISK Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.

We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan. You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, 23 days of PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise!

Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.

Come Join Us! Apply online.

Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.

We look forward to meeting you!

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing as appropriate. May occasionally require light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending as appropriate. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot.

Working Conditions – Office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer screen for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. Possible eyestrain from extended periods of viewing computer screen. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area is required.