Care Coordinator- Behavioral Health

About the role

Sentara Health is hiring a Full Time Care Coordinator for the South Central Richmond, VA area. The position requires travel for in-person face-to-face assessments in the surrounding areas including Dinwiddie, Petersburg, Prince George, and South Hill. Employees may work remotely during days without assessments scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD) and waiver services
• Coordinate treatment or recovery support services for individuals affected by substance use disorders
• Advocate for patients, clients, or vulnerable populations and assist with care transitions and service navigation

Requirements

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Health & Human Services or a related field such as Art Therapy, Behavioral Sciences, Child Development, Cognitive Sciences, Community Mental Health Counseling, etc.
• No specific certification or licensure required

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of social work, care coordination, case management, behavioral health, healthcare, or community-based services experience
• Experience supporting individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (ID/DD)
• Experience working with individuals affected by substance use disorders and coordinating treatment or recovery support services
• Experience advocating for patients, clients, or vulnerable populations and assisting with care transitions and service navigation

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

Benefits

• Caregiver and parental leave
• Disability, life, and critical illness insurance
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Pet insurance
• Legal resources plan

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the posted job description.

Schedule

The schedule is listed as First (Days), indicating a full-time position with a standard 40-hour workweek.