Are you ready to make a real difference in people's lives? Join the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD as a Care Coordinator. Under the general direction of the Clinical Team Lead, the Care Coordinator (CC) provides case management and coordination of care services for individuals in a housing program affiliated with the Coalition for the Homeless. The CC delivers care coordination and case management within a multidisciplinary team that includes a Master Level Clinician or LPHA and LCDC. Peer support services are also offered within the program. The CC provides transportation to consumers often and maintains housing and mental health focus through crisis intervention and engagement.
Your Role in Action
Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments to determine service needs and track progress toward treatment goals.
Collaborate with the treatment team to develop personalized recovery plans, ensuring authorization and signature by a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts for consumers on your caseload.
Ensure that all provided services meet eligibility criteria and comply with agency and regulatory guidelines.
Deliver skills training and psychosocial rehabilitation services to address severe and persistent mental illness.
Provide crisis interventions to alleviate symptoms and prevent restrictive environments.
Assist consumers in accessing necessary care and services based on their individual needs.
Conduct training and education sessions on mental illness, medication importance, and related information per the Harris Center's curriculum.
Monitor consumer progress toward treatment goals and compliance with eligibility requirements.
Meet productivity standards set forth in operational guidelines.
Demonstrate ethical conduct in all clinical and professional activities.
Adhere to agency policies, procedures, and documentation requirements set by accrediting and regulatory bodies and performance contracts.
Education
Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a four‑year accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field such as psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, or educational psychology.
Experience
Minimum of one year experience in the mental health field (preferred).
Other Key Qualifications
Must maintain a valid Texas Driver's License and be insurable under Agency policy.
The ideal candidate will transport consumers using their personal vehicle and will be reimbursed for mileage by the Agency.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Basic understanding of mental illness, common signs and symptoms, and ability to identify difficulties with coping in community settings.
Strong communication skills, listening and interpersonal skills above average, and written documentation that is clear, concise, well‑constructed and grammatically correct.
Ability to work collaboratively with others in a teamwork environment.
Effective time management and organizational skills and ability to execute standard word processing.
Must be able to work autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.
What We Have To Offer
The Harris Center not only offers a competitive salary but also a suite of excellent benefits designed to enrich your life both professionally and personally. Imagine a future with a robust retirement plan complemented by our generous company matching, a unique prior service credit that accelerates your Paid Time Off accrual, and cell phone discounts, exclusive entertainment deals, a free Headspace subscription, an Employee Assistance Program, and student loan forgiveness opportunities.
What Else You Should Know
This posting is associated with position #2632-85102.
With travel to consumer homes, flexible scheduling, and an on‑call status, every day will be filled with new challenges and experiences. You’ll provide services in various environments, interact with individuals facing emotional or physical challenges, and overcome obstacles with empathy and communication skills. Join us and embark on a rewarding journey of making a positive impact on others' lives.
About Us
The HARRIS CENTER is the state‑designated Local Mental Health Authority and Local Intellectual and Developmental Disability (IDD) Authority serving Harris County, Texas. As the largest behavioral and developmental disability care center in Texas, the Harris Center provided care to over 90,000 people and has an annual budget of over $300 million. The Harris Center offers a continuum of services at 80 sites across Harris County, services in more than 40 languages, and an employee base of more than 2,500 dedicated professionals committed to meeting behavioral health and IDD needs.