Summary:
The Expanded School Mental Health (ESMH) Care Coordinator provides school-based care coordination, supportive counseling, supportive group services, and targeted case management services within assigned schools. This position supports students in the Wood County school system through assessment, service planning, linkage and referral, advocacy, crisis response planning, service plan monitoring, documentation, travel, and reporting in accordance with applicable program requirements, including requirements established by the state Bureau of Behavioral Health. The ESMH Care Coordinator works collaboratively with students, families, school personnel, community partners, and Westbrook Health Services staff to support student needs and promote access to appropriate behavioral health and community-based resources. Coordinators are typically assigned to two schools based on program need and may support school-based activities and responsibilities throughout the school year as assigned.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned to meet program and business needs.
- Plans, implements, and supports programs and activities designed to reduce school-related concerns, as outlined in the Bureau of Behavioral Health statement of work.
- Maintains a visible presence throughout assigned school buildings and grounds.
- Collaborates with school and community partners, including the school resource officer, principal, assistant principal, school counselor, attendance officer, juvenile probation staff, and other appropriate personnel.
- Coordinates program-related staff development for faculty and staff, as needed.
- Observes and documents student behavioral concerns as appropriate and assists in developing interventions and supports consistent with program guidelines and student needs.
- Provides classroom presentations on program-related topics in coordination with instructional staff.
- Provides Tier 1 programming for all students and Tier 2 programming for targeted student populations to meet state requirements.
- Communicates effectively and professionally with students, parents/guardians, school administration, faculty, staff, and community partners.
- Engages parents and community members as on-site advocates and supports within the schools.
- Serves on the Student Services Team and School Crisis Team, as applicable.
- Assists school administrative staff and appropriate team members in responding to crisis-related concerns in accordance with established policies, procedures, and scope of role.
- Participates periodically in alternative and remediation programs, detention halls, attendance academies, and similar school-based supports.
- Participates in professional development and growth opportunities.
- Completes monthly reports and other required accountability reports as assigned.
- Uses needs assessment data and observations to make recommendations to school administration and staff.
- Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, ethical conduct, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement while supporting organizational core values, including caring, respect, integrity, responsibility, high expectations, customer service, and valuing diversity.
- Performs other duties and accepts additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Travels between schools and the office as needed.
Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in a human services field, or equivalent education and experience as permitted by applicable program and disability-specific requirements. Prior experience using computerized medical records, scheduling systems, and standard computer applications is preferred but not required. Basic math skills are required. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment and background screening processes, which may include criminal background checks, applicable DHHR background checks, and post-offer drug screening, in accordance with organizational policy and applicable law.
Qualification Requirements:
Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and professionally with diverse individuals and groups.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and collaborate with internal and external partners.
- Ability to interact with staff, clients, students, families, and community partners in a professional, cooperative, ethical, respectful, and effective manner.
- Ability to work respectfully and effectively with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance as required for work-related travel.
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Mobility and the ability to stand and walk for medium periods, bend, reach, and lift up to 20 pounds are required in this position. The incumbent must also be able to navigate stairways, sidewalks, bleachers, etc.
The professionals at Westbrook Health Services believe in promoting the well-being of individuals and families struggling with a wide range of challenges. Our staff meets the needs of over 7,000 people annually. Experienced and compassionate, we empower people to achieve wellness with the guidance of our knowledgeable and experienced staff.
Westbrook Health Services provides a comprehensive, low-cost benefits package to all full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability, critical illness, accident, and pet insurance coverage options. Paid time-off, paid holidays, and paid training provide a healthy work life balance.
Westbrook provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made based upon an individual’s skills and qualifications without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, disability as defined in the law, veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy and related conditions, genetic information, gender identity or any status or characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. Westbrook also prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon the perception of those characteristics or any association with a person who is perceived to have any of those characteristics. Discrimination based on any of these factors is totally inconsistent with our philosophy of doing business and will not be tolerated at any time.
Qualified individuals with bona fide disabilities, as the term “disability” is defined in the law, are entitled to reasonable accommodations in the application process and in their employment. Although Westbrook is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations, the responsibility for identifying whether accommodation is needed and what constitutes a reasonable accommodation is shared jointly by the employee and Westbrook.
