Managed Care Coordinator jobs in Kent, WA

Overview

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their families? We are hiring a Care Coordinator for our Wraparound Intensive Services (WISe) Program to ensure children and families receive culturally responsive mental health services.

Now offering $500 sign-on Bonus

The Care Coordinator for our WISe Program coordinates services and planning for children and families referred and screened into the WISe program in Tacoma, Tukwila and Pierce County areas. As a Care Coordinator, you will guide, develop, implement, and monitor individual case plans and Child Family Team (CFT) to ensure client and family voice. This role will guide their team through the WISe process and phases and hold the central point of communication between the WISe team and the client. Services will be provided almost exclusively in the community: in families’ homes, foster homes, schools, etc. The primary role is to ensure that all parties work together toward stability for the child and family. Responsibilities include: direct services to children and families, including care coordinating/linkage functions, maintenance of case records and progress notes, work as a part of a multidisciplinary team, and flexibility to work evenings and weekends. 

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The WISe program provides comprehensive behavior health supports to youth with complex behavioral and mental health needs. The program's goal is to help youth thrive in their homes and communities and assist in helping them meet the goals they have identified.

ABOUT SENECA

Seneca Family of Agencies has been nominated among the Bay Area’s Top Workplaces for several consecutive years. We’re committed to providing traditionally marginalized communities with a network of excellent mental health, community-based, and educational services. We are committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourage people of color to apply. Our programs deeply engage in conversations and training on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to bring equity and justice to the youth and families we serve.

Responsibilities

• Build, plan, facilitate and communicate Child and Family Team (CFT) meeting details with WISe team members, clients and families
• Maintain a caseload of 10 -15 clients
• Ensure to incorporate the input and needs of the youth when forming the team
• Establish and sustain an influential team culture by inviting CFT members to propose, discuss, and accept ground rules for working together
• Over time, work to transition facilitation to allow for youth and/or family members to be facilitators of their meetings
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with community members and providers
• Utilize consensus-building techniques to meet the needs of the youth and family
• Provide assistance in case planning and consultation to team members on clinical issues, as well as casework issues, as appropriate
• Maintain team focus on the scope of work for the progress/movement toward transition, acknowledging and celebrate successes and changes
• Stay abreast of all up-to-date Cross System Care Plans for each client and any other related documentation
• Willing to respond to crises and be part of a rotating on-call system

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work/Psychology/Counseling 
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• In person work and required travel throughout Pierce County
• Clearance of TB test, fingerprints, and any other state or federal requirements
• Own vehicle; valid Washington Driver’s License and insurability by Seneca's automobile insurance carrier
• Ability to work as part of and supervise a multidisciplinary team
• Experience in WISe or other WRAP programs
• Strong coordination, organizational and writing skills
• Flexible schedule with ability to work evenings and weekends
• Bilingual skills are preferred
• Proof of COVID vaccination and booster

Schedule

• Full-time.
• 10:00 am- 6:00 pm
• Mon-Fri. Flexibility with daily schedule required.

Benefits

• Starting salary at $23.69 - $26.19 hourly, actual salary is dependent on creditable experience above the minimum qualifications for the role
• $500 sign-on bonus!
• Additional compensation provided upon passing bilingual language proficiency exam
• Salary increases each year
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic, acupuncture, and fertility coverage
  • Long-term disability, family leave, and life insurance
  • 50% paid premiums for dependents
  • 403b retirement plan
  • Employer-paid Employee Assistance Plan
• 5 weeks of paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Seneca is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer
• Scholarship opportunities, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities
• Abundant promotional opportunities across the agency in California and Washington

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