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Behavioral Health Coordinator - Behavioral Health Home 57741

The Behavioral Health Coordinator (BHC) reports to the Program Manager of the Behavioral Health Home. The BHC works as part of a multi-disciplinary team with adults who have serious and persistent mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbance. The BHC is MHRT (Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician) certified or certification eligible within a reasonable period of time and has a Bachelor's Degree in human services or a related field. The BHC provides comprehensive case management services with a set of priorities aimed at; improving mental health, improving medical health (including ascertaining and effectively working with a primary care provider and engaging in preventative and health promotion services); reducing inpatient hospitalizations and emergency department visits; ensuring effective transitions during episodes of more intensive treatment; tracking client progress towards goals; and working within the team structure to continually refine and re-prioritize activities. The BHC must have a working knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses and be able to provide appropriate clinical interventions within the scope of their licensure. The BHC will have strong de-escalation skills, and be able to work quickly, flexibly, and efficiently. The BHC will perform and assist with the performance of full psychosocial assessments, identification of needs and resources, and development of individual treatment plans and crisis plans. The BHC is responsible for maintaining clinical documentation consistent with all licensing and regulatory requirements. The BHC will have strong organizational skills, communication skills, and networking capabilities. The BHC is responsible for coordinating care and maintaining the records on a caseload of assigned clients. The work environment consists of a typical office setting including computer, confidential medical records, medical documents and communication channels, and may be somewhat stressful. There is also a community component with some of the casework occurring in the patient homes and other community locations. The BHC transports clients for clinically appropriate reasons. Perform any duties/or responsibilities assigned by Administrator or Supervisor for which qualified.