Intensive Care Coordinator

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) values all types of human diversity. Everyone contributes to the improvement of BSCS and the greater community. We remain committed to raising awareness and joining efforts of justice, equity, and inclusion.  

Job Summary

An intensive care coordinator is an individual who provides intensive care coordination to small numbers of youth and families. Intensive Care Coordinators have the great responsibility of identify families' needs and aiding them find the proper resources to meet their needs such as schooling, healthcare and therapy for their young loved ones. 

What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...

• Conduct comprehensive assessment inclusive of Child and Adolescent Needs and Strength tool (CANS) and other tools as determined necessary, occurring in youth’s home or another location of family’s choice
• Identify with the family- appropriate members of the Care Planning Team
• Develop and implement youth and family centered Individual Care Plan in collaboration with family and collaterals
• Develop risk management/safety plan in collaboration with the family and collaterals
• Maintain regular contact with the family, youth (where appropriate) and other relevant persons in the youth’s life
• Facilitate Care Planning Team meetings
• Maintain face to face contact with the youth and family, as determined by the youth, family, and members of the Care Planning Team
• Make necessary referrals and linkages to appropriate supports as identified in the Care Planning Team
• Assist in local family system navigation
• Provide family education, advocacy, and support
• Identify and actively assist youth and family to obtain and monitor delivery of available resources including medical, educational, social, therapeutic, and other services
• Monitor, review and update the Individual Care Plan to reflect the changing needs of the youth

Bay State Community Services (BSCS) recognizes the hard work and dedication of our staff and has developed a comprehensive benefit package to support you and your family.

Benefits Begin on Your First Day of Employment!!

Important Health and Wellness Benefits

Blue Cross and Blue Shield Health and Dental Insurance 

Eye-Med Vision Benefits 

Employer Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance 

Medical Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Paid Time Off

35 Days Paid Time Off (15 Vacation Days, 12 Holidays including Juneteenth and 8 Sick Days)

Additional Benefits

Retirement Plan 403(b) (employer match after the first year of employment)

Opportunities for Reduced Tuition for Clinical Master's Degree

Opportunities for Student Loan Forgiveness 

Mileage reimbursement

Extensive Training Program

Monthly Agency Wide Trainings (includes CEU's for obtaining/retaining license - LMHC, LMFT, LADC, CARC, LCSW and LICSW)

Supervision for Licensure and Specializations

Immediate Access to Comprehensive Online Self-Paced CEU Trainings

Opportunities for Certification in Evidence Based Practices

Qualifications/Credentials

• Master’s-level Education: a Master’s  degree in a mental health field (including, but not restricted to, counseling, family therapy, social work, psychology, etc.) from an accredited college or university; OR  
• Bachelor’s-level: a bachelor’s degree in a human services field from an accredited academic institution and one year of relevant experience working with families or youth; OR
• If the bachelor’s degree is not in a human services field, additional life or work experience may be considered in place of the human services degree; or An associate’s degree or high school diploma and a minimum of five (5) years of experience working with the target population pursuant to MCE credentialing criteria 
• Experience in navigating the child/family serving systems and experience advocating for family members who are involved with behavioral health systems
• Must be certified in Massachusetts Child and Adolescents Needs tool (CANS)
• Valid MA driver’s license with acceptable driving record and current proof of insurance
• Acceptable CORI and SORI background record check as required by program
• Bi-lingual in Spanish desired

Bay State Community Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment free from bias, discrimination, or harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  Bay State Community Services believes diversity, inclusion, and social justice are actions of integrity and respect, and as such Bay State Community Services seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems that support a talented, and diverse workforce.     

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