What are the responsibilities and job description for the Care Coordinator CCSO - REMOTE (IL or WI) position at Lake County?
- Providing care coordination and support services to assigned (CCSO) youth and documenting appropriately.
- Assess the needs and strengths of assigned youth and may participate in mobile crisis assessments.
- Complete Crisis Prevention Plans and Crisis Safety Plans with youth and their families.
- Assure families are linked with appropriate services and monitor their progress.
- This position is (remote) home-based, meaning there is not an assigned office, but the person is expected to travel within Lake County to attend meetings with children and their families.
- Provides direct services to clients and their families.
- Maintains regular contact with an active caseload, meeting frequency deadlines as determined by the program.
- Complete required documentation accurately and timely.
- Consults with the supervisor regarding status of cases.
- Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
- Organizes and participates in treatment-related clinical conferences and staffing’s on assigned clients.
- Participate in mobile crisis response team-based events for their designated youth when possible.
- This position offers flexible work hours and remote after approximately 90 days of on-site training.
- Monday (11:00am-7:00pm)
- Tuesday (8:30am-4:30pm)
- Wednesday (11:00am-7:00pm)
- Thursday (8:30am-4:30pm)
- Friday (8:30am-4:30pm)
- A bachelor's degree in counseling and guidance, rehabilitation counseling, social work, education, vocational counseling, psychology, pastoral counseling, family therapy, or a related human service field;
- A bachelor's degree in any other field with two years of documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under the supervision of a QMHP;
- A certificate of psychiatric rehabilitation from a DHS-approved program, plus a high school diploma or GED, plus 2 years of experience in providing mental health services;
- A recovery support specialist certified by, and in good standing with, the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.;
- A family partnership professional certificate from and in good standing with the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association, Inc.;
- An occupational therapy assistant licensed under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act [225 ILCS 75] with at least one year of experience in a mental health setting;
- A minimum of a high school diploma or GED and 5 years of documented clinical experience in mental health or human services;
- An individual who has completed a behavioral health technician or other psychiatric training certification through the Medical Education and Training Campus in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, with one year of documented clinical experience in a mental health setting under the supervision of a QMHP.
- May also qualify if meeting the requirements of a Qualified Mental Health Professional or above.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
You can find additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team at https://lchdcareers.com.
As a public health department, we believe in the science, data, and power of vaccines, like the influenza and COVID-19 vaccines, to protect against and prevent illness. Therefore, we require all Health Department staff to receive the annual influenza vaccine unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. At this time, you must reside in either Illinois or Wisconsin to work for the Lake County Health Department.
Salary : $23
