- Job Type:
- Full-Time, flexible hours
- Job Level:
- Entry level, no experience required
- License / Certification:
- BA, BS or BSW in psychology or a related field
- Location:
- Taunton, MA
- Program Name:
- Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC)
- Pay Rate:
- $45,000
- Work Location:
- Office
Description of Position
We are seeking a full-time Care Coordinator to join our CBHC team in assisting our clients with mental health struggles. The ideal candidate is interested in providing a compassionate and full continuum of care to clients under the umbrella of the CBHC. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team of addressing the social, emotional, psychiatric, and medical needs of the clients we serve; this includes clients across the lifespan with a variety of presentations, including mental health and substance use concerns. Important qualities to be successful in this role include being self-motivated, good personal boundaries, and a belief in the principles of hope and recovery from mental illness. If you are caring, dedicated, and ready to grow your career, we would love to hear from you!
Job Responsibilities
- Respond to emergency phone calls offering phone triage and area resources as appropriate.
- Coordinating medical and behavioral health care and making referrals
- Completing referrals
- Working to identify, mitigate, and lift social and health inequities and barriers and advocate for the individual's access to services.
- Maintain appropriate internal collaboration with co-workers
- Provide direct care on the adult voluntary crisis unit to provide coverage if needed by supporting the nursing staff on the unit taking care of the clients
- Obtain and maintain an active certification as a Mass Health Certified Application Counselor (CAC)
- Work with a multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, care coordinators, recovery coaches, peer support specialists, nurses, and more.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, or closely related discipline
- Possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong organizational skills
- Flexibility
- Willingness to learn and grow in the field
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems
Apply Now - Send Resume & Cover Letter
Date posted: 3/10/2025
For more information about this position, or to send your resume:
Courtney Matto, LMFT, Vice President of Community Behavioral Health Center (CBHC) Services (cmatto@comcounseling.org)
Community Counseling of Bristol County
1 Washington St. Taunton, MA 02780