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SCSC Care Coordinator $2000 Sign-on Bonus!
Upstate Caring Partners
Utica, NY, USA
USD 45k-50k / year
Posted on Apr 29, 2025
Pay $45,000 - $50,000 annually
The Care Coordinator (CC) role supports the Crisis Stabilization Center (CSC), and the continuum of crisis services for Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS). The CC is responsible for providing case management services, acting as a liaison to community agencies and providers, and assessing Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) needs of individuals presenting to the CSC.
The CC is responsible for maintaining program documentation and providing short-term case management services to program recipients. The CC assists individuals in providing referrals, advocacy and supports individuals with the development of coping skills and identification of resources to reduce future stressors and risk of crisis.
Core Responsibilities
- Provide case management services for individuals presenting to the Supportive Crisis Stabilization Center.
- Maintain an expertise in the unique problems, linkage difficulties, and treatment needs of clients.
- Address needs and barriers to treatment identified in the assessment process.
- Address SDOH needs to promote the best possible outcomes for individuals served.
- Provide crisis support, in collaboration with the SCSC team.
- Provide rapid intensive intervention to homeless individuals with a suspected or documented mental illness/substance use problem.
- Develop and maintain an effective communication network with clients, staff, community agencies, and other Agency departments.
- Provide information and referrals and facilitates linkage or individuals to appropriate services.
- Provide advocacy, counseling and support to individuals as needed.
- Complete all required documentation according to program regulations.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree in human services, Psychology, or related field required.; Bachelors preferred
- Experience as a medical assistant or certified nursing assistant preferred.
- 1-2 years of case management related experience working with persons with Mental Health and Substance Use population.
- Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License
Benefits
Our work environment provides the opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced atmosphere. We offer competitive benefits and salary to include a low-cost individual health insurance plan, dollar for dollar retirement match (up to 7%), life insurance, voluntary benefits and generous paid time off.
- Comprehensive Health/Dental/Vision
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Retirement Plan 403(b)
- Life Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Generous PTO Plans (Sick, Vacation and Employee Leave)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Service Awards
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Employee Discounts
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org
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