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Glenwood is a private nonprofit organization with a continuum of care for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders and children with behavioral health disorders. We are seeking a Care Coordinator to support the children and adults in our Dually Diagnosed Program. The dually diagnosed program is comprehensive and tailored for individuals confronting the unique challenges of a dual diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) alongside mental health conditions (MI).

Essential Functions:

• Comply with the Code of Ethics and demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all clients, families, visitors
• Provide therapy/case management services to assigned caseloads to include: individual, group, and family therapy, crisis intervention, attending face-to-face assessments, ISP meetings, support team meetings, Court Hearings, etc. as indicated or assigned
• Coordinate home visits and individuals' needs with legal guardians
• Manage the clinical record according to standards and agency protocols
• Coordinate treatment planning for assigned cases
• Accept and process referrals; arrange preadmission and conduct intake and discharge planning
• Participate in psychiatric-led treatment team meetings
• Ensure administrative and client-related paperwork is completed timely such as clinical records, administrative paperwork, UMUR clinical reviews
• Fulfill professional development requirements and follow guidelines for ethical and professional behavior
• Work collaboratively with other clinicians within the division and agency covering cases when able, and providing co-therapy when appropriate
• Provide training on Clinical matters to staff and interns as assigned or accepted
• Participate in monthly mandatory house/program and divisional meetings
• Share on-call responsibilities with other qualified mental health professionals.
• Provide direct care, staff support, and supervision as needed

Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical skills in the assessment individual, group and family therapy
• Strong interpersonal, communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population
• Relates well with referral agents
• Excellent administrative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, use of computer systems
• Organizational skills, attention to detail (Interpersonal, time management and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work well within teams are essential)

Education and Licensure: 

• Master’s degree in social work or other related fields
• ALC, LPC or LGSW, LCSW

Minimum Experience: 

• 3 years’ experience preferred in clinical, mental health setting, licensed or license eligible

Glenwood is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to consideration of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, genetic information, marital status, citizenship, veteran status or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, State, or Federal laws.