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Status: Part-time, Benefit-Eligible

Average Hours per pay period: 64 hours every 2 weeks

+ DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

+ The Lead Behavioral Health Coordinator is a core member of the collaborative care team, including the patient's medical provider and psychiatric consultant, as well as the larger primary care team or medical team. Collaborative Care is a unique model for delivering mental health care in the primary care setting. Care Coordinators support and coordinate the mental and physical health care of patients on an assigned patient caseload with the patient's medical provider and, when appropriate, other mental health providers. The Lead Behavioral Health Coordinator also participates in leadership and administrative duties within the Collaborative Care department.

+ QUALIFICATIONS

+ Professional/Educational

+ Graduate of an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Social Work or related field required.

+ 3-5 years' experience in a clinical or community health setting.

+ Previous Care Coordination and/or Case Management experience preferred.

+ Previous experience with health IT systems and data reports preferred.

+ Previous experience with mobilizing community resources, navigating through the healthcare continuum and working with disparate populations preferred.

+ Ability to speak a relevant second language preferred.

+ Working knowledge of differential diagnosis of common mental and/or substance abuse disorders, when appropriate.

+ Experience with assessment and treatment planning for common mental health and/or substance use disorders

+ State of IL license as a LCSW or LCPC.

+ DCFS Mandated Reporter Certificate of Completion required.

+ Personal

+ Administration and coordination of all operational aspects of the Collaborative Care Department under the direction of the Manager.

+ + Develops and implements policies, procedures, and new workflows

+ Monitors department productivity levels and work functions to ensure proper staff and resource utilization

+ Identifies areas of operation efficiency improvements and implements changes

+ Participates and supports all special projects and initiatives

+ Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care

+ Assists manager in hiring, evaluating, training, and developing departmental personnel

+ Assists manager in scheduling and timekeeping responsibilities

+ Demonstrates leadership skills and acts as a resource for departmental staff.

+ + Reinforces following proper hospital policies and procedures at all times

+ Provides instruction, education, and supervision to other staff

+ First point of contact for workflow questions, issues, and concerns

+ Investigates and reports following the chain of command, any problems relating to patient care, department, and/or personnel

+ Expected to continue to perform current Behavioral Health Coordinator job duties and workload in addition to lead expectations.

+ Demonstrates evidence of essential leadership, communication, education and counseling skills.

+ Proficient in communication technologies (e-mail, cell phone, etc).

+ Effective organizational skills, demonstrates ability to maintain accurate notes and records.

+ Ability t o maintain effective and professional relationships with patient and other members of the care team.

+ Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively in a team setting.

+ Demonstrates a positive attitude and respectful, professional customer service.

Actual pay will be determined by qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers offers a comprehensive benefit package including:

Medical, dental, vision plans Paid time off Retirement plan, including immediate 100% vesting Life insurance Disability coverage Nurse residency program Wellness program Health club / gym membership reimbursement Reward & Recognition programs Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program

https://www.morrishospital.org/careers/employee-benefits/#medical--dental--vision-and-flexible-spending-account