20 Healthcare jobs in Barbourville

• Provide therapeutic training to promote independence according to Individual Plan of Care goals and objectives.
• Facilitate the individual to be as independent as possible.
• Assist, observe, and support the individual's personal care needs.
• Assist/educate in sanitation/household chores; laundry; meal preparation and planning.
• Interaction/involvement with the individuals/help them to assume routine household care and maintenance.
• Provide safety awareness of home and environment and report things that need to be fixed.
• Provide financial assistance/money skills training.
• Provide opportunities for fun activities, leisure choices.
• Assist with shopping needs/wants.
• Connect the individual to family and friends-relationship building.
• Provide behavioral support and be familiar with the behavior intervention plan, record data.
• Monitor individual's health and provide opportunity for exercise/good health practices
• Advocate for the individual's rights and needed services.
• Limit/discourage visitation of staff family/friends.
• Respect the individuals and initiate the bonding process
• Be honest, patient and understanding with the individuals.
• Know the people you're working with.
• Use positive, non-stigmatizing language and be cautious with comments.
• Know where the individual is at all times.
• Respect that it's the individual's home, phone, etc
• Recognize an incident and document correctly and properly.
• Prevent/report abuse, neglect, and/or exploitation. *Staff has a legal responsibility to report any form of abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), neglect, and/or exploitation.
• Report legitimate complaints to supervisor(s).
• Accurately administer medication and know the side effects of medications.
• Provide medication information during administration (purpose, side effects).
• Proper reporting/documenting of medication errors.
  Schedule/transport/arrange transportation (doctor's appointments, leisure activities, family connections -to be coordinated with residential manager and/or case manager). This may require transportation of the individual in personal vehicle.
• Complete all paperwork/documentation accurately and timely.
• Write a staff note for each date of the individual's service and complete/submit service register or pink ticket for billing.
• Write relevant, factual notes using the appropriate format.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate initiative for all tasks.
• Ensure CONFIDENTIALITY.
• Be dependable and punctual.
• Staff and individuals should have a positive appearance at all times.
• Practice good communication with all staff involved with the individual (Case Management Supervisor, Therapist, etc.)
• Use phone in a professional manner.
• Respect all co-workers and individuals.
• Understand and carry out instructions.
• Be a team player/form a team with co-workers. Be able to compromise.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Oral and Written Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledgeable of computers
• Ability to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or in a crisis situation.
• Ability to complete record keeping in a timely fashion
• Ability to get along with diverse personalities and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to work well with people of all races, backgrounds and needs.
• Ability to work as part of a comprehensive community mental health team and to positively represent the agency in the community.

• Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, stand, walk and lift up to 20 pounds.
• Possess a valid Driver's License, maintain a safe driving record, and maintain the required minimum vehicle insurance amount for the State of Kentucky, if required for job performance.
• TB skin test assessment within 7 days of hire.
• Comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Complete training requirements within time frames.

• Hours of work are structured 7.5 or 8.0 hour blocks of time but may be subject to irregular and/or flexible hours based on needs or demands.
• Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials.
• All staff are required to participate in yearly trainings regarding infection control and safety in the environment including hazardous waste and blood borne pathogens.
• All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potential dangerous situations including when police need to be summoned.

Job Title: Care CoordinatorQualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or Nursing. Experience working in healthcare customer service is preferred. Submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug screening.Hours: Work hours are structured in 7.5 hour blocks per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate irregular or flexible hours as required by agency needs.This position reports directly to the Executive DirectorSummary of Job Duties: The Care Coordinator is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing services to adults, children and families presenting for services. The Care Coordinator is to assist helping the person gain access to medical, psychiatric, social, educational and other support services.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Include the following:Conduct initial screenings and referrals to psychiatric, medical, social, educational and other support services.Identify client needs and assist in engaging community resources to promote wellness and recovery and overcome barriers to accessing needed services.Respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.Maintain ongoing communication with referring providers, particularly state hospital system.Provide warm hand off when CCBHC clients are referred to a partnering provider.Provide crisis assistance to the consumer and coordinate any needed service.Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary.Other duties may be assigned.Required Job Skills:Oral and Written Communication SkillsAbility to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or a crisisAbility to work effectively with diverse personalities and to build and maintain positive working relationships with individuals of all races, backgrounds and needs Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health Concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application including Recovery Concepts for persons with severe mental illnessAdditional Responsibilities:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, stand, walk and lift up to 20 poundsPossess a valid Kentucky Driver's License and maintain a safe driving record if required for job performance.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, maybe off-site from normal office location or placed at a Residential Program.The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate.Environmental Data and Job Hazards:Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials. Annual infection control training required.All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potentially dangerous situations.Local, regional and state travel required on a regular basis. Active, in force driver's license required.

Job Title: Care CoordinatorQualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or Nursing. Experience working in healthcare customer service is preferred. Submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug screening.Hours: Work hours are structured in 7.5 hour blocks per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate irregular or flexible hours as required by agency needs.This position reports directly to the Executive DirectorSummary of Job Duties: The Care Coordinator is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing services to adults, children and families presenting for services. The Care Coordinator is to assist helping the person gain access to medical, psychiatric, social, educational and other support services.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Include the following:Conduct initial screenings and referrals to psychiatric, medical, social, educational and other support services.Identify client needs and assist in engaging community resources to promote wellness and recovery and overcome barriers to accessing needed services.Respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.Maintain ongoing communication with referring providers, particularly state hospital system.Provide warm hand off when CCBHC clients are referred to a partnering provider.Provide crisis assistance to the consumer and coordinate any needed service.Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary.Other duties may be assigned.Required Job Skills:Oral and Written Communication SkillsAbility to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or a crisisAbility to work effectively with diverse personalities and to build and maintain positive working relationships with individuals of all races, backgrounds and needs Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health Concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application including Recovery Concepts for persons with severe mental illnessAdditional Responsibilities:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, stand, walk and lift up to 20 poundsPossess a valid Kentucky Driver's License and maintain a safe driving record if required for job performance.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, maybe off-site from normal office location or placed at a Residential Program.The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate.Environmental Data and Job Hazards:Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials. Annual infection control training required.All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potentially dangerous situations.Local, regional and state travel required on a regular basis. Active, in force driver's license required.

Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY Responsible for duties in support of departmental efficiencies which may include: but not limited to performing scheduling, registration, patient pre-admission and admission, reception and discharge functions. Must obtain complete and accurate patient demographic information. Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following. Others may be assigned. Greeting patients following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world-class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service, adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.). Scan Protected Health Information, create and file patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services. May also assist with scheduling diagnostic procedures (enters data in scheduling system, provide customer with appointment instructions, other tasks as needed). Educates patients about patient financial liabilities, employs proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performs Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures. Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services, verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, and secures inpatient visit notification to payors. May also assist with scheduling and coordinating post discharge care for patients.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm Demonstrated working knowledge of PC/CRT/printer Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred Customer service skills and experience Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral and written communications Understanding of Third-Party Payor requirements preferred Understanding of Compliance standards preferred Must be able to perform essential job duties in at least two Patient Access service areas including Emergency Department. Uses proper negotiation techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients/Guarantors. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy. Must be able to appropriately interpret physician orders, medical terminology and insurance cards while maintaining Conifer Standards of Care.Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEInclude minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job. High School Diploma or GED required. 0 - 1 year in a Customer Service role. 0 - 1 year administrative experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area preferred Some college coursework is preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit at computer terminal for extended periods of time. Occasionally lift/carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. Frequent prolonged standing, sitting, and walking. Occasionally push a wheelchair to assist patients with mobility problems.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hospital administration Can work in patient care locations which include potential exposure to life-threatening patient conditions. OTHER Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands. Resolves Physician's office and Patient issues. May experience extreme patient volumes and uncooperative Patients.As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY Responsible for duties in support of departmental efficiencies which may include: but not limited to performing scheduling, registration, patient pre-admission and admission, reception and discharge functions. Must obtain complete and accurate patient demographic information. Patient Access representatives also must employ proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following. Others may be assigned. Greeting patients following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world-class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service, adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.). Scan Protected Health Information, create and file patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services. May also assist with scheduling diagnostic procedures (enters data in scheduling system, provide customer with appointment instructions, other tasks as needed). Educates patients about patient financial liabilities, employs proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performs Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures. Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid services, verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, and secures inpatient visit notification to payors. May also assist with scheduling and coordinating post discharge care for patients.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm Demonstrated working knowledge of PC/CRT/printer Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred Customer service skills and experience Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral and written communications Understanding of Third-Party Payor requirements preferred Understanding of Compliance standards preferred Must be able to perform essential job duties in at least two Patient Access service areas including Emergency Department. Uses proper negotiation techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients/Guarantors. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy. Must be able to appropriately interpret physician orders, medical terminology and insurance cards while maintaining Conifer Standards of Care.Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEInclude minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job. High School Diploma or GED required. 0 - 1 year in a Customer Service role. 0 - 1 year administrative experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area preferred Some college coursework is preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit at computer terminal for extended periods of time. Occasionally lift/carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. Frequent prolonged standing, sitting, and walking. Occasionally push a wheelchair to assist patients with mobility problems.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hospital administration Can work in patient care locations which include potential exposure to life-threatening patient conditions. OTHER Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands. Resolves Physician's office and Patient issues. May experience extreme patient volumes and uncooperative Patients.As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

Job Title: Care CoordinatorQualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or Nursing. Experience working in healthcare customer service is preferred. Submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug screening.Hours: Work hours are structured in 7.5 hour blocks per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate irregular or flexible hours as required by agency needs.This position reports directly to the Executive DirectorSummary of Job Duties: The Care Coordinator is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing services to adults, children and families presenting for services. The Care Coordinator is to assist helping the person gain access to medical, psychiatric, social, educational and other support services.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Include the following:Conduct initial screenings and referrals to psychiatric, medical, social, educational and other support services.Identify client needs and assist in engaging community resources to promote wellness and recovery and overcome barriers to accessing needed services.Respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.Maintain ongoing communication with referring providers, particularly state hospital system.Provide warm hand off when CCBHC clients are referred to a partnering provider.Provide crisis assistance to the consumer and coordinate any needed service.Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary.Other duties may be assigned.Required Job Skills:Oral and Written Communication SkillsAbility to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or a crisisAbility to work effectively with diverse personalities and to build and maintain positive working relationships with individuals of all races, backgrounds and needs Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health Concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application including Recovery Concepts for persons with severe mental illnessAdditional Responsibilities:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, stand, walk and lift up to 20 poundsPossess a valid Kentucky Driver's License and maintain a safe driving record if required for job performance.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, maybe off-site from normal office location or placed at a Residential Program.The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate.Environmental Data and Job Hazards:Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials. Annual infection control training required.All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potentially dangerous situations.Local, regional and state travel required on a regular basis. Active, in force driver's license required.

Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARY Responsible for a wide range of duties in support of departmental efficiencies which may include but not limited to performing registration, patient pre-admission and admission, reception and discharge functions, arranging support Hospital services requested by patients through referrals, performs thorough analysis of admission discharge transfers (ADT), Revenue Cycle Reports, leads shift Patient Access Operations, and collaborates with Department leaders in process and operational excellence.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESInclude the following. Others may be assigned. Greeting patients following Conifer Standards of Care, provides world-class customer service, completes full patient registration at date of service adheres to financial & cash control policies & procedures, thoroughly explains and secures Hospital & patient legal forms (i.e., Advance Directives, Conditions of services, Consent for treatment, Important Message from Medicare, EMTALA, etc.). Scan Protected Health Information, create and file patient information packets/folders for upcoming Hospital services. May also assist with scheduling diagnostic or surgical procedures, conducting physician office/patient interviews, and explains hospital procedure guidelines and policies. Provides full patient financial counseling, education & referrals, employs and completes all patient liability collection escalations through proper, compliant patient liability collection techniques before, during & after date of service, performs Hospital cash reconciliation & secured payment entry in adherence to financial & cash control policies & procedures. Secures medical necessity checks/verification in accordance to Centers for Medicare & Medicare services, verifies insurance, benefits, coverage & eligibility, completes assigned registration financial clearance work lists activities, obtains insurance authorizations for scheduled & unscheduled Hospital services, and secures inpatient visit notification to payors. Performs thorough analysis of admission discharge transfers (ADT), Revenue Cycle Reports, leads shift Patient Access Operations, and collaborates with Department leaders in process and operational excellence.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Minimum typing skills of 35 wpm Demonstrated working knowledge of software/system/equipment/PCs. Knowledge of function and relationships within a hospital environment preferred Advance Customer service skills and experience Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral and written communications Advanced Understanding of Third-Party Payor requirements preferred Advanced Understanding of Compliance standards preferred Advanced Patient Liability Collection performance and high achievement in productivity. Must be able to perform essential job duties in at least three Patient Access service areas including ED Uses proper negotiation techniques to professionally collect money owed by our Patients/Guarantors. Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with both internal and external Clients that lead to more effective communication and a higher level of productivity and accuracy. Conifer requires its candidates, as applicable and as permitted by law, to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings.EDUCATION / EXPERIENCEInclude minimum education, technical training, and/or experience preferred to perform the job. High School Diploma or GED required. 2-4 years experience in medical facility, health insurance, or related area. 2+ years in Patient Access preferred. Some college coursework is preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to sit at computer terminal for extended periods of time. Occasionally lift/carry items weighing up to 25 lbs. Frequent prolonged standing, sitting, and walking. Occasionally push a wheelchair to assist patients with mobility problems.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Hospital administration. Can work in patient care locations which include potential exposure to life-threatening patient conditions. OTHER Must be available to work hours and days as needed based on departmental/system demands. Resolves Physician's office and Patient issues. May experience extreme patient volumes and uncooperative Patients. As a part of the Tenet and Catholic Health Initiatives family, Conifer Health brings 30 years of healthcare industry expertise to clients in more than 135 local regions nationwide. We help our clients strengthen their financial and clinical performance, serve their communities and succeed at the business of healthcare. Conifer Health helps organizations transition from volume to value-based care, enhance the consumer and patient healthcare experience and improve quality, cost and access to healthcare. Are you ready to be part of our solutions? Welcome to the company that gives you the resources and incentives to redefine healthcare services, with a competitive benefits package and leadership to take your career to the next step!

Job Title: Care CoordinatorQualifications: Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Sociology, Human Services or Nursing. Experience working in healthcare customer service is preferred. Submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug screening.Hours: Work hours are structured in 7.5 hour blocks per day, totaling 37.5 hours per week. Schedules may be adjusted to accommodate irregular or flexible hours as required by agency needs.This position reports directly to the Executive DirectorSummary of Job Duties: The Care Coordinator is a member of a multi-disciplinary team responsible for providing services to adults, children and families presenting for services. The Care Coordinator is to assist helping the person gain access to medical, psychiatric, social, educational and other support services.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Include the following:Conduct initial screenings and referrals to psychiatric, medical, social, educational and other support services.Identify client needs and assist in engaging community resources to promote wellness and recovery and overcome barriers to accessing needed services.Respond to emergency situations in a timely fashion.Maintain ongoing communication with referring providers, particularly state hospital system.Provide warm hand off when CCBHC clients are referred to a partnering provider.Provide crisis assistance to the consumer and coordinate any needed service.Demonstrate the ability to work effectively with other team members, as part of a multidisciplinary team, and independently, when necessary.Other duties may be assigned.Required Job Skills:Oral and Written Communication SkillsAbility to exercise good judgment, tact, diplomacy and compassion when problem solving, handling conflict or a crisisAbility to work effectively with diverse personalities and to build and maintain positive working relationships with individuals of all races, backgrounds and needs Knowledgeable of Behavioral Health Concepts and how to incorporate concepts into practical application including Recovery Concepts for persons with severe mental illnessAdditional Responsibilities:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable the individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physically able to reach, push, pull, stoop, bend, stand, walk and lift up to 20 poundsPossess a valid Kentucky Driver's License and maintain a safe driving record if required for job performance.Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, maybe off-site from normal office location or placed at a Residential Program.The noise level in the work environment is mild to moderate.Environmental Data and Job Hazards:Position may require duties to include routine or reasonable anticipated tasks or procedures where there is a degree of actual or potential exposure to blood or other infectious materials. Annual infection control training required.All new staff must attend training regarding handling physical, verbal threats, acts of violence or other escalating and potentially dangerous situations.Local, regional and state travel required on a regular basis. Active, in force driver's license required.