Care Specialist - Shelby and Johnson Counties

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Provides person-centered assistance to clients in the development of life skills and personal goals. Coordinates client care with multidisciplinary team. Assists clients in connecting to community resources. Provides crisis intervention/prevention to clients and their familes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates client care by working closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and maintain essential elements of the client's clinical record, including but not limited to treatment plan, progress notes, reporting and correspondence with external agents, ensuring compliance standards.
• Teaches and trains clients in activities of daily living, in group and individual settings, complying with clinical documentation requirements, and provides services according to organizational guidelines and/or protocols.
• Connects client with community support systems as determined to be appropriate, and maintains regular communications with schools, OFC's and other family service providers that the client and their family participates with or is receiving services from.
• Provides telephone and on-site crisis intervention/prevention and follow-up to clients and their families.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Customer service skills.
• Time management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Knowledge of community resources.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education Level
Associate's degree required. Two years of experience or two years of college coursework in related field may be substituted for degree requirement.

Years of Experience
Two years professional experience working directly with youth and families in a child welfare, school, childcare, criminal justice behavioral health or related setting preferred.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion employee resource groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our beliefs toward diversity and inclusion.

Our approach to diversity is simple-it's about embracing everyone. Together, we continue to develop an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our employees. It powers our innovation and connects us closer to each other, to our clients and the communities we serve. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the growing world around us, and where everyone feels empowered, safe and welcomed.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.