Care Coordinator - Children's
LIGHTHOUSE BEHAVIORAL WELLNESS CENTERS
Summary
As a Care Coordinator you will empower, uplift and help others heal from the many forms of mental illness, trauma or addiction by advocating and linking consumers to services after a crisis or hospitalization.
Job description
Definition
Under immediate to general supervision, provides case management, rehabilitation and wellness services to individuals and groups in various settings. This position is supervised by the respective Director of Outpatient Services.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide varying types of individualized case management, rehabilitative and wellness services in various settings to individuals, families and groups to promote emotional or psychological change to alleviate mental disorders and facilitate recovery.
- Provide crisis management and stabilization as assigned.
- Monitors and evaluates the needs and abilities of the consumer and assists them to function more adequately through use of their own strengths and through use of community resources.
- Completes all agency documentation of services in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
- Assists clients to adjust and adapt themselves to their environment, care and treatment.
- Serves as a role model for wellness behaviors.
- Applies the principles and processes of coaching when collaborating with others.
- Provide referrals to community resources for housing, employment, medical, nutrition education, weight management, Oklahoma Tobacco Helpline, and other community or wellness-related services and resources.
- Create partnerships within the local community to enhance consumer access to resources that support the individualized Care Plan goals.
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential job requirement.
- Employee must be willing and able to perform all job related travel normally associated with this position.
- Must meet agency standards of productivity and fiscal responsibility.
- Prepares for and actively participates in huddles, Care Planning and staff meetings.
- Must complete Lighthouse required training and resulting follow up and consultation as required at hire, annually and as directed by Supervisor.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management as requested.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and/or psychology; and of current social and economic problems, principles of family economics and budgeting, human relations, community, state and national health and welfare resources, social assistance requirements, and psychological terminology.
- Knowledge of the elements of personal wellness and how to collaborate with others to identify their personal strengths and goals within the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
- Able to work within an integrated team (inpatient and outpatient) to facilitate care by assessing consumer needs, evaluating treatment options, creating care plans, addressing treatment barriers, coordinating care with internal and external providers, and monitoring progress.
- Willingness to provide services within the community or consumer homes in order to promote engagement in the outpatient setting and assist in stabilization after a crisis or hospitalization.
- Ability to work effectively and courteously with people from various cultures and backgrounds, and to exercise good clinical judgment.
Requirements
- Bachelor or Master Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice or similar behavioral health field approved by ODMHSAS; or current license as a registered nurse in Oklahoma with behavioral health experience; or Bachelor's or Master's degree in any field with 6 months of behavioral health experience; or 60 college credit hours in any field and 12 months of behavioral health experience; or high school diploma or equivalent and 36 months of direct, documented experience working with persons who live with mental illness and/or substance use issues
- Documented proof from previous employers to justify behavioral health experience
- Current certification as a Behavioral Health Case Manager II as described in ODMHSAS Standards and Criteria for Certified Behavioral Health Case Managers 450:50-3-1
- Current certification as a Behavioral Health Wellness Coach as described in ODMHSAS Standards and Criteria for Certified Behavioral Health Case Managers 450:50-5-145
- Core competencies in relation to individuals with co-occurring disorders, trauma informed care and collaborative care
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of social work and/or psychology
- Knowledge of current social and economic problems, principles of family economics and budgeting, human relations, community, state and national health and welfare resources, social assistance requirements, and psychological terminology
- Knowledge of the elements of personal wellness and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness
- Able to work within an integrated team to facilitate care by assessing consumer needs, evaluating treatment options, creating care plans, addressing treatment barriers, coordinating care with internal and external providers, and monitoring progress
- Willingness to provide services within the community or consumer homes
- Ability to work effectively and courteously with people from various cultures and backgrounds and exercise good clinical judgment
- Skill in working cooperatively and effectively with clients, staff, management and other professional and community groups
- Skill in exercising mature judgment in dealing with people
- Skill in presenting ideas clearly and accurately
- Skill in reading and comprehending the English language
- Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 100% Employer-Paid Premiums
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
- Sick Leave
- Agency Holidays
- Paid Continuing Education
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Professional Development Assistance
Company overview
Lighthouse Behavioral Wellness Centers is a specialized healthcare provider focused on delivering comprehensive mental health and behavioral wellness services. The organization operates as a network of treatment centers dedicated to addressing various mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and behavioral health challenges. Their services typically include outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programs, partial hospitalization programs, and specialized therapy for individuals and families. As a behavioral health provider, Lighthouse emphasizes evidence-based treatment approaches, personalized care plans, and holistic wellness strategies that integrate psychological, emotional, and social support components. The centers serve diverse populations across multiple locations, providing accessible mental healthcare with a focus on recovery, resilience, and long-term wellness. Their clinical teams typically consist of licensed therapists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and support staff working collaboratively to deliver integrated care that addresses both mental health and co-occurring substance use issues.