Referral and Placement Coord

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Coordinates all referrals and placements including participating on a multidisciplinary team to ensure the success of the placement. Manages all child referrals including on call at night. Evaluates the referral and determines if there is an appropriate placement for the child. Determines if an exception is needed and completes the required paperwork. Ensures compliance with statutes and guidelines and that all client files are accurate and complete.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as the initial point of contact to receive referrals from the child welfare system. Answers all referral calls, emails and texts within one hour of receipt as required.
• Evaluates the needs of the child indicated in the request. Matches the child to an appropriate foster home according to their needs level and the ability of the foster family to meet those needs and willingness of the family to accept the placement. Determines if an exception is needed and completes the required paperwork.
• Coordinate admission and placement of child into foster home by working as a member of a multidisciplinary team to obtain and maintain essential elements of the child's clinical record, including but not limited to: intake documents and required supporting documents, reporting, corresponding with external agents, and maintaining compliance with licensing and contract standards. Emails intake packet to the child welfare system within 24 hours of admission and ensures all documents are returned fully completed and signed.
• Updates the electronic medical record system including entering the child in the system, managing their placement record, maintaining and updating the record as needed, and coordinating with the supervisors and staff who will be working with the child to ensure a smooth transition to the foster home.
• Responsible for maintaining admission records for cost report that is submitted to DCS annually.
• Maintains database of all foster families and their availability for placements and preferences and/or licensing level they have on those placements. Ensures ratios are accurate for compliance.
• Attends staffings to share concerns or challenges and provide feedback on processes and placements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of state statues and guidelines for Foster Care.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Bachelor's degree required.

Years of Experience

3 years of experience.

At least 1 year of LCPA experience.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - Occasional

Kneeling - Occasional

Bending - Occasional

Driving - Occasional

Lifting - Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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