Mental Health Care Coordinator

The posting, as WestCoast Children's Clinic wrote it

WestCoast Children’s Clinic, located in Oakland, California, is a non-profit community psychology clinic that provides mental health services to Bay Area children, youth and families. Working at WestCoast Children’s Clinic means being part of an organization that is client-centered, trauma-informed, collaborative, and committed to justice and equity.

Position Details

Title : Outpatient Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC)

Classification : Regular Full Time (1.0 FTE), Non-exempt (Hourly)

Location : Oakland, CA / Hybrid (availability to provide client services in-person and complete documentation remotely)

Regular Work Schedule : Full time, M-F

Compensation

• $34.62 per hour

The Mental Health Care Coordinator , formally known as the Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC) is responsible for the assessment, development, coordination, implementation, and oversight of intensive behavioral health, community-based care plans for moderate to high-acuity clients with complex behavioral health, medical, developmental, and/or psychosocial needs. The ICC identifies and brings together family, natural supports (friends, extended family, neighbors, community members) and formal system partners (child welfare, school, juvenile probation, etc.) to form a Child & Family Team (CFT) which collectively works together to address goals and ensure successful and enduring change.

The ICC exercises clinical judgment and discretion in collaboratively evaluating client needs and strengths, determining appropriate interventions, coordinating interdisciplinary treatment services, managing crises, resource linkage, behavioral skill building and developing individualized care strategies guided by the Integrated Core Practice Model. The ICC coordinates and facilitates regular CFT meetings among teams, and monitors and contributes to progress toward a youth’s goals.

The work is varied in character, requiring interpretation of clinical information, application of professional standards, and clinically informed decision-making. ICCs provide services and participate in agency meetings in a combination of environments including virtual (zoom / phone) and in-person office or community locations (drop-in center, client homes, school, parks, etc.)

Qualifications

• At least two (2) years of professional experience working directly with children and/or families from a mental health framework in behavioral health, care coordination, intensive case management, social services, healthcare coordination, or related clinical services.
• Group, training or treatment team facilitation experience and skills are required.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Human Services, Counseling, or a related field required. Candidates with significant relevant professional experience in mental health or behavioral health services may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to travel by car to meet with clients, generally within a 90 mile radius of the WCC office. Clean

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-Be part of a compassionate, driven team that is social justice-focused: We have Staff Affinity Groups such as Staff of Color, LGBTQ+, Equity and Inclusion, Health and Wellness, and more!

-Make a difference for the Bay Area’s most vulnerable populations: We serve hundreds of vulnerable kids and their families each year to create positive changes in their lives!

-Access a growth-oriented learning community: As a Joint Commission Accredited agency, we are dedicated to providing the highest standard of care, and offer extensive clinical trainings and seminars led by field experts.

Benefits

• Employer-paid Medical Benefits for Employees
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision
• Dependent medical, dental and vision (50% employer-paid)
• Medical and Dependent Care FSA and commuter plans
• 100% employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary accident, term life and hospital indemnity insurance
• 403(b) and ROTH retirement plan options, employer contribution targeted at 7.5% after first year of employment
• Quarterly (5-10%) and annual incentive compensation (10%)
• Three weeks PTO during the first year of employment, 4+ weeks PTO with additional years of service
• 12 paid holidays plus one paid floating holiday per year
• 4 paid self-care days per year
• Wellness stipend ($100.00 per month)
• Professional development stipend and CEUs for trainings
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Join us and make a difference in the lives of vulnerable children and families in the Bay Area.

WCC is passionate about leading and encouraging open conversations around race, gender, power, and privilege and how these impact community mental health. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diminishing the influence of privilege and discrimination in our field and our workplace, whether due to differences concerning age, citizenship, color, disability, marital or parental status, race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.