Mental Health Intensive Care Coordinator – The Home for Little Wanderers, Inc. (Dorchester, MA)
Quick Brief
- Full time
- 403(b)
- 403(b) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Visa sponsorship
Job Description
About Us
At The Home for Little Wanderers, you will join a team dedicated to creating brighter futures for kids. For over 200 years, we have provided stability and hope for vulnerable children and their families through our 25+ programs. Serving at-risk youths from birth to age 26, we offer safe environments, permanent relationships, and paths to a better future.
Join us and be eligible for up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus! Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are available.
About the Program:
The Park Street Community Service Agency (CSA) in Dorchester serves youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) enrolled in MassHealth. Our goal is to help families develop the skills needed to achieve their envisioned future. We seek a Full-Time Mental Health Intensive Care Coordinator to develop and implement Individual Care Plans for these youth.
Responsibilities
- Liaison with agencies and programs; advocacy for families; and education of parents on self-advocacy.
- Assist youth and families in obtaining and monitoring services, including medical, educational, social, and therapeutic.
- Perform initial assessments and evaluations, develop and monitor Individual Care Plans and Transition Plans.
- Maintain relationships with local service providers and ensure coordinated care.
- Communicate continuously with clients, collaterals, and service providers.
- Administer assessments, reports, and documentation timely and accurately.
- Attend staff meetings, supervise, receive clinical training, and participate in program activities.
- Document client interactions per MassHealth requirements.
- Provide behavioral support as needed.
Qualifications
- a master’s degree in a mental health field (counselling, family therapy, social work, psychology, etc.).
- Experience with child and family-serving systems and behavioral health advocacy.
- Certification in Massachusetts CANS.
- Familiarity with the communities we serve is preferred.
- Bilingual skills in Spanish, Vietnamese, or Haitian Creole preferred but not required.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer.
Commitment to Diversity
We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing our service to children, families, and communities. Our mission is to foster permanent, positive change for vulnerable children and their families.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits.
- Up to 20 days of paid time off for new full-time employees, plus holidays, sick days, and personal days.
- Immediate health and dental insurance.
- Extensive training for new staff.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,400 per fiscal year.
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Employer-paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, Basic Life, and AD&D Insurance.
Join us to make a lasting impact on the lives of youth. Apply now
