Overview Intensive Care Coordinator – Pittsfield at Gandara Center
Job Summary Submit detailed progress notes that follow federal, state, and agency requirements.
Conduct comprehensive home-based assessments and behavioral health assessments inclusive of the age-appropriate version of the Massachusetts Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) that occurs in the youth’s home or another location of the family’s choice.
Maintain a caseload of 11-14 families.
Oversees the assembly of the Care Planning Team, and guides the development of an Individual Care Plan and a risk management/safety plan.
Monitors the provision and quality of services provided to the family and is the liaison when new services/resources are needed to be sought or developed.
Provides or arranges for transportation for clients to appointments, crisis/respite services, etc. if needed.
Provides or secures support and crisis/emergency services for the youth/family.
Collaborates with other necessary individuals the youth and family may have contact with, in order to properly coordinate care.
Identifies community resources and development of natural supports for youth and parent/caregiver(s) to support and sustain achievement of the youth’s individual care plan, goals and objectives.
Minimum Qualifications High school degree or equivalent; post-secondary education an asset
At least 2 years of clerical experience
Bilingual Preferred (Spanish/English)
Microsoft Office proficient (e.g. Excel, Word, Power Point)
Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, as required
Ability to organize, prioritize and work under extreme work pressure, heavy workloads and deadlines
Positive attitude and work ethic
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Must be team oriented
Benefits Retirement Plan 403(b)
Health, Dental, Vision, Pet and Life Insurance
Paid vacations
Paid holidays
8 discretionary days
Mileage Reimbursement
Additional Benefits Career Growth Opportunities
Culturally Diverse population
Clinical Licensing Support
Job Details Work Location: Pittsfield, MA
Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply
EOE M/F/D/V
Union/Non-Union
Location and Availability Pittsfield, MA
Employment type: Full-time
Equal Employment Opportunity The Gándara Mental Health Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training