Robert Young Center - Social Worker, Care Coordinator - Justice Involved
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Moline
Posted on: September 20, 2022
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Job Description:
OverviewThe Justice Involved Care Coordinator works primarily
within the jail system. The care coordinator will provide direct
mental health services to a population of identified individuals
incarcerated within a county jail in the Eastern Iowa Region; also
involved with completing pre committal mental health/substance
abuse screens. The care coordinator will provide direct mental
health and substance abuse assessments, interventions, and
consultations to identified individuals and also interact with
patients, family, and support systems to reduce barriers and
promote progression of care. Providing assessments, counseling,
information and referral, advocacy services, and other resource
assistance as needed is also a core function of the care
coordinator position.#RYCjessiResponsibilitiesEssential
Functions/Responsibilities:Key Accountability:? Adhere to the
Robert Young Center's Trauma Informed Care Guiding Principles?
Evaluate inmates within the county jail by way of a mental health
assessment and examine the inmate's full psycho/social history as
it pertains to providing the patient with a mental health/substance
abuse diagnosis and recommending level of care treatment options.50
%? Provide brief solution focused individual, family, and group
counseling as needed to stabilize a crisis situation. This service
may occur in the jail, or, during a committal pre-screen20%? Work
closely with the multidisciplinary team (within the jail and
entities the inmate may be referred to for services) and the
Eastern Iowa Team as it pertains to care coordination and discharge
planning.20%Basic UPH Performance Criteria:? Demonstrates the
UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as
adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.?
Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with
regular, reliable attendance.? Employee maintains current licenses
and/or certifications required for the position.? Practices and
reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state
regulatory agencies guiding healthcare. 10%? Completes all annual
education and competency requirements within the calendar year.? Is
knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements
for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and
Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or
concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of
hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns
reported by department staff related to compliance.Disclaimer: This
job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive
listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that required of
the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may
change or be assigned at any time with or without
notice.QualificationsMinimum RequirementsEducation:---The applicant
must have a Master's degree in social work, counseling, psychology,
or a related field and within 6 months of obtaining clinical
licensure.---The ideal applicant will have obtained independent
licensure as an LISW in the state of Iowa, or related field, with
previous experience in psychiatric services.Experience:3-5 years of
experience in the mental health
fieldLicense(s)/Certification(s):Valid driver's license when
driving any vehicle for work-related
reasons.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:---Understanding of HIPAA and
able to execute best practice in the field as it pertains to
patient confidentiality.---Basic computer knowledge using word
processing, spreadsheets, email and web
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