Integrated Service Coordinator

Closing Date: May 8th, 2024 or upon receipt of 50 applicant submissions      Integrated Service Coordinator - CARS Behavioral Health Services Hourly Range: $25.72 to $38.82   Job Summary:  Under the direction of the CARS Director, the Integrated Service Coordinator will oversee a designated portion of the Community Access to Recovery Services (CARS) provider network; assisting with access, quality, intake, and referral to the CARS mental health residential programming. This position is also responsible for researching and developing programs to serve individuals with co-occurring disorders, facilitating operations meetings with providers as well as overseeing contracted services. The Integrated Service Coordinator will provide support to the mental health group homes and adult family homes (AFH).   Job Duties:  Manage Access, Referrals, and Monitoring. Collaborate with CARS team members to ensure individuals can access mental health residential services. Provide oversight to ensure high quality services, appropriate level of care, length of service, and that transition plans occur. Provide Oversight and Management of Contracted Services. Manage program implementation and ongoing maintenance for Community-Based Residential Facilities (CBRF) and AFH programs. Serve as the primary point of contact for network providers. Facilitate operations meetings with provider agencies. Clinical Consultation. Collaborate with CARS Administrative Coordinator and agency providers to engage in clinical consultation and resolve opportunities for individuals with high risk or complex needs. Evaluate and Ensure Quality of Programs. Provide assistance with program evaluations, adherence to DHS 83, and quality oversight of contracted agencies. Promote and implement continuous quality improvement projects for the CBRF/AFH network as needed.  Serve as Point of Contact. Maintain communication with consumers, family members, guardians, and referring agencies such as hospitals and state institutes. Assist with Research and Development of new strategies. Work with the CARS team to research, develop, and implement evidence-based practices for individuals living with mental health disorders, substance abuse disorders, or co-occurring disorders. Network Development. Work with Behavioral Health Services Network Development Specialist to build and maintain a robust and high functioning network of mental health residential providers. Assist with Request for Proposal or Expression of Interest processes when needed. Must be able to travel throughout the community up to 20% of work time. Perform all other duties as assigned.    Minimum Qualifications: Authorized to work in the United States and able to relocate within six (6 mos.) months of employment. Possession of a valid Driver's License and access to a reliable insured vehicle; both maintained throughout employment. Master’s degree or higher in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or Human Services from an accredited college/university is required. At least three (3) years of practical work experience in a behavioral health disorders role is required. At least one (1) year of behavioral health program management is required. A valid WISCONSIN State licensure, free of limitations is REQUIRED in one of the following:  Adult Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)   Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse diagnoses and services; Knowledge of Federal, State and County regulations, Wisconsin Administrative Code for community services; knowledge of the principles and practices of developing and implementing mental health and substance abuse programs; knowledge of community-based programming for adults with mental health and co-occurring disorders; oral and written communication skills; report writing skills; analytical skills; organizational skills; ability to work productively with representatives of the Behavioral Health Services and contracted agencies; and ability to work effectively and harmoniously with staff.   NOTE:  This original application is open to permanent residents of the United States. Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.   APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION