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Child & Family Services Intensive Care Coordinator in New Bedford, Massachusetts
Intensive Care Coordinator (Social Work) Job description Child & Family Services is looking for a full-time, Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) for our Community Service Agency (CSA). The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating all services and supports identified in the Intensive Care Plans for the client. The Care Coordinator should be experienced in navigating any of the child/family?serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply! ? Starting at \$20.50 per hour with a Bachelor\'s Degree ? Starting at \$25.00 per hour with a Master\'s Degree \$1 per hour Language Differential Effective Feb 2024! (eligible languages include: Cape Verdean Creole, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish or ASL) Qualifications: ? Bachelor\'s degree OR Master\'s Degree in social work, mental health counseling or psychology; Associates degree can be accepted with 5 years of relevant experience ? If Master?s level- the degree must be license eligible and meet the CBHI degree requirements ? Experienced in navigating any of the child and family community serving systems ? Experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems ? Valid driver?s license and reliable vehicle required ? Occasional availability during evening/weekend hours is required Responsibilities: ? Conducting a comprehensive, home-based assessment inclusive of the CANS and other tools as determined necessary, which occurs in the youth?s home or another location ? Identifying with the family-appropriate members of the (Care Plan Team) CPT ? Developing and implement a youth and family centered Intensive Care Plan (ICP) in collaboration with the family and collaterals ? Developing a risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the family and collaterals ? Maintaining regular contact with the family, youth (where appropriate), and other relevant persons in the youth?s life (collaterals) ? Facilitating CPT meetings ? Identify and develop with the family natural supports ? Providing family education, advocacy, and support ? Identifies and actively assists the youth and family to obtain and monitor the delivery of available services including medical, educational, social, therapeutic, or other services ? Monitoring, reviewing, and updating the ICP to reflect the changing needs of the youth and family ? Provide after-hours phone support to address urgent child or family crises. Arrange or provide home visit support services after-hours as needed to address urgent child or family crises ? Maintain communicating with the ICP Team members and convene with ICP Team at least quarterly to review and revise the ICP ? Coordinate services with state agencies, the school system, primary care, and other service providers as indicated on the ICP ? Prepare all necessary reports and documentation of services, including authorizations, Individual Care Plans, and evaluation data ? Performs other duties as required ? The Masters level ICC is also responsible for assisting in processing referrals and providing access of medical necessity/diagnostic criteria for a child.