Veterans Care Coordinator - Wellstone : Job Details

WellStone is North Alabama's most comprehensive behavioral healthcare provider serving over 13,000 persons a year throughout Northern Alabama, with offices in Huntsville and Cullman. We are a non-profit community organization that offers a wide range of services for every phase of life, from children to older adults.We are hiring for a Veteran's Care Coordinator.This position is Full-time, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.What we're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, etc.
• Demonstrated experience with diverse populations receiving behavioral health treatment, including delivery of treatment to individuals with severe mental illness, substance use disorders, neurodiverse conditions, and psychosocial needs (poverty, homelessness, justice involvement, etc.); prior experience working with Veterans is a plus.
• Someone with knowledge of community resources and social service agencies, advocacy, crisis de-escalation and intervention techniques, and an understanding of trauma informed, recovery-oriented, and evidence-based practices.

KSAs:

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with a multidisciplinary team in a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Effective time management skills, strong communication, collaboration, and relationship skills to effectively engage with consumers and their families andcommunity partners.
• The ability to deal with difficult or demanding situations in a friendly and constructive manner.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze alternative solutions and work to resolve issues in a timely manner.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide care to veterans consistent with the minimum clinical guidelines promulgated by the Veterans Health Administration.
• Visit participants in their environment to assess progress, provide instruction, support, and direction. Provide crisis intervention, family education, and transportation for consumers as needed.
• Complete assessments, service needs plans, and complete documentation of services in a timely manner in EHR. Conduct individual and family psychoeducation, collaborate with internal and external partners for continuity of care, conduct follow-ups, and provide linkage to community resources.
• Acquire knowledge of consumer medications and potential side effects, and learn individual consumers' triggers and signs of decompensation and/or relapse.
• Ensure that our veterans and their families receive compassionate, strengths focused, and person-centered treatment with the scope of practice regulations governing the CMHC's, including the use of evidence-based practices.
• Assist veterans with establishing and maintaining a healthy support system, living environment and financial stability.
• Provide services while following HIPAA, CMS, state, federal, and all other applicable regulations. provide outreach to local active duty armed forces members and veterans; assisting with obtaining necessary skills through basic living skills training and services, including housing, transportation, food, medications, psychiatric and other healthcare needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we offer -

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision premiums
• State Retirement through RSA plus an optional 457b plan with a company match
• 9 paid holidays throughout the year
• Ability to continually accrue up to 15 days of PTO a year (unused rolls over)

We care for those impacted by behavioral health disorders, we are committed to one another through collaboration, and we are optimistic problem solvers who do what it takes to get the job done. We look forward to having you on the WellStone team.