Acute Service Coordinator I
@ UPMC - University of Pittsburgh Medical CenterAcute Service Coordinator I
About the job
UPMC offers comprehensive health services. The Service Coordinator I role is field-based, focusing on assessment, housing, and community resource linkage for mental health clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services
- Coursework in Human Services (12 credits+)
- One-year related experience preferred
- Experience in community settings preferred
- Safe driving record required
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- Experience working with mental health clients
- Strong assessment and coordination skills
- Culturally competent service provision
- Ability to build relationships
Full job description
The Service Coordinator I provides mental health service coordination, according to the level of need, to a population of individuals with a serious mental health diagnosis and in need of housing. The primary function of Service Coordination is to provide professional assessment, assist with locating housing, service planning, service coordination, referral, and re-evaluation services required for a safe and healthy community life which is manifested through stability in relationships, housing, and employment. This is done in accordance with the Agency's vision, mission, and values, and emerging mental health Recovery Principles. This position provides an essential recovery orientation and is a field-based position.
This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus of $3,000!
Responsibilities:
Intake and Coordination
- Coordinate housing and services across multiple life domains
- Lead and collaborate with treatment/service teams
- Build relationships with individuals and their support networks
Assessment and Service Planning
- Assess strengths and needs collaboratively
- Develop and document comprehensive service plans
- Facilitate interdisciplinary service planning meetings
Resource Linkage and Advocacy
- Identify, link, and coordinate resources
- Provide culturally competent services
- Maintain a catalog of community resources
- Advocate for individuals' needs
Training and Documentation
- Attend training programs for best practices
- Maintain contact during hospitalizations and transitions
- Keep accurate records in EPIC
- Ensure compliance with regulations
Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology or Counseling required.
Other fields of study may be considered with coursework of at least 12 credits in Human Services.
One-year related experience preferred.
Prior experience working in community settings preferred.
Safe driving record required.
ATTENTION: A COPY OF YOUR OFFICIAL BACHELOR’S DEGREE LEVEL TRANSCRIPTS MUST BE ATTACHED FOR CONSIDERATION.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC)
- Driver's License
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
- OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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