Care Coordinator - ECM (Behavioral Health Specialist II)

Description

Turning Point Community Programs is seeking a Care Coordinator - ECM for our Pathways program located in Sacramento. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) provides integrated, cost-effective mental health services, employment and housing for adults, children and their families that promote recovery, independence and self-sufficiency. We are committed to innovative and high quality services that assist adults and children with psychiatric, emotional and/or developmental disabilities in achieving their goals. Turning Point Community Programs (TPCP) has offered a path to mental health and recovery since 1976. We help people in our community every single day - creating a better space for all types of people in need. Join our mission of offering hope, respect and support to our clients on their journey to mental health and wellness.

The Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care and services among the physical, behavioral, dental, developmental, and social service delivery systems ensuring individuals receive the right care at the right time and become, or remain, able to live successfully in their communities.

Pathways to Success After Homelessness is a mental health program that provides intensive case management, therapeutic and psychiatric services. Pathways provides supportive housing services in conjunction with intensive mental health services with the goal od helping individuals recover from homelessness.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the general supervision of the Program Director or designee, this position is responsible for assisting members in meeting their expressed goals while living in the community. Additional support in areas of medication management, housing, vocation, counseling and advocacy will be provided as needed.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is an at-will direct service position within a program. The position is responsible for assisting and advocating for our members in all areas of treatment and help them apply for and receive services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that could be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Maintain a caseload of Managed Care Plan (MCP) Members
• Serve as Enhanced Care Management (ECM) Point of Contact/ Lead Care Manager for the MCP Members
• Work collaboratively with treatment team
• Oversee provision of ECM services.
• Engage and conduct in-person outreach with eligible MCP Members
• Accompany MCP Member to office visits, as needed and according to MCP guidelines
• Extend health promotion and self-management training
• Arrange transportation
• Connect MCP Member to other social services and supports needed
• Educate MCP Members about MCP Member benefits, including crisis services, transportation services, etc.
• Distribute health promotion materials
• Offer services where the MCP Member lives, seeks care, or finds most easily accessible and within MCP guidelines
• Advocate on behalf of MCP Members with health care professionals
• Use motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, and harm-reduction practices
• Work with hospital staff on discharge plan
• Monitor treatment adherence (including medication)
• Contact MCP Member to schedule in-person visit with the contract provider

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Compensation: $24.00 - $25.47 per hour, with a $1000 sign-on bonus

Interested? Join us at our open interviews on Wednesdays from 2-4PM,

located at 10850 Gold Center Drive, Suite 325, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670

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Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from high school or an accredited GED program and less than (2) years varied experience as a provider of mental health services.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is through graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field and four (4) years varied experience as a provider of direct mental health services or meeting other Mental Health Rehabilitation Specialist qualifications.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

• California driver's license & current vehicle insurance/registration.
• Reliable means of transportation capable of passing vehicle safety inspection if more than five years old excluding all modes of two-wheeled transport inclusive of bicycles, mopeds and motorcycles
• Custom Fields

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time

Shift
Days

Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt

Open Date
8/14/2023

Location
Pathways

EOE Statement
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

adjustedSeniorityDate
None Specified

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