Care Coordinator - Derby, VT

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**Care Coordinator**

Join our team in a pivotal role where you'll use a person-centered

approach to coordinate care across various health services. As a Care

Coordinator you'll be instrumental in providing access to physical and

behavioral health care, social services, housing, education, and

employment opportunities, all aimed at fostering wellness and supporting

the recovery of the whole person. Your expertise in care coordination

will ensure alignment with the preferences and needs of those you serve,

staying in line with their current treatment plans. If you're

passionate about making a meaningful impact on individuals' lives, this

is the opportunity for you.

**RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE**

• Promote community integration of individuals and assist/encourage

natural supports necessary.

• Counsel clients about the use of the National Suicide and Crisis

Lifeline, 988, local hotlines, warm lines, mobile crisis, and other

needed resources.

• Assess clients need/desire in accessing benefits, such as Medicaid

and financial assistance.

• Develop partnerships with a variety of community services and

supports.

• Contact any clients that have been discharged from an inpatient

setting within 24 hours of discharge to connect them to services.

• Provide service coordination with a medical focus among internal and

external providers.

• Reviews schedule daily and contacts clients that no show and

reschedule immediately. Discusses barriers to attending

appointments.