Youth Care Coordinator, School Based - Children's Mental Health - Oklahoma City

• Premium medical, dental & vision benefits, including the ZeroCard
• Retirement Savings 403(b) plan with up to 6% employer match
• Life Insurance, short & long term disability benefits
• Employee assistance, discount and wellness programs
• 34 Paid days Off 1st year!
• Agency provided professional development and CEUs

• Family & Children’s Services is looking for a Youth Care Coordinator to provide targeted support services and youth-centered Systems of Care (SOC) in Oklahoma City.
• SOC coordinates mental health and community services with the needs of children and families impacted by trauma by preventing out-of-home placements and encircling families with support and resources.
• Family & Children’s Services is Oklahoma’s leading provider of behavioral health care and family services and our Youth Care Coordinators work with youth in their homes/communities while incorporating the entire family in treatment options.
• SOC is designed to focus on children’s strengths, age and cultural heritage and wraparound services to strengthen healthy home, school and family experiences.
• Ability to communicate fluently in both Spanish and English.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required, Bachelor's Degree in Social Science preferred.
• Minimum of one-year work with juveniles in the mental health field or related social service field.
• Such specialized training and/or certification in mental health services or related field as may be required in order to provide adjunctive services, i.e. Juvenile Case Management Certification.
• Ability to see, hear and speak clearly to interact with staff, consumers, family members, administration and the community, both in person and on the telephone.
• Ability to work well under pressure meeting deadlines with efficiency and consistency while maintaining a balance between good physical and mental health and the job requirements.
• Must be able to climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities.
• Must possess a Driver's License and use personal automobile to travel to locations other than primary office.
• Must transport clients in personal automobile. *Mileage reimbursement provided
• Must be able to speak fluently English

CCBHC Model of Care

Family & Children’s Services works to heal hurting and abused children, strengthen families, and provide hope and a path to recovery for those battling mental illness and addiction. You will be working in an innovative and dynamic environment using a new transformative model of care Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). This model is characterized by innovative, team-based approach and whole person care for adults and children with a range of complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Utilizing multi-disciplinary teams, staff work collaboratively to provide a coordinated effort to enhance client recovery. Robust CCBHC services often result in better client outcomes and quality of care due to:

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• Increased access to care and crisis services 2.
• Expanded traditional community mental health and substance use services.
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• Added Care Coordination and physical health screening for mental health clients 4.
• Greater access to Social Services for clients’ economic and social needs 5.
• Increased specialized services for veterans, those most in need, and those impacted by the opioid crisis.

Drug Free Workplace Policy

This job is classified as a "safety-sensitive" position as defined by the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not exclude any applicant; however, all employees are subject to the Family & Children's Services Drug Free Workplace Policy.