Child and Youth Behavioral Health Care Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide care-coordination activities for complex children and youth, including assessment completion, care plan development, interdisciplinary case planning, and ongoing monthly engagement with members and their identified treatment team
• Lead and facilitate Creative Solutions Meetings for high-acuity or multi-system youth, ensuring coordinated action planning, clear documentation, and follow-through across RAE and provider partners
• Serve as a liaison between members, families, and healthcare providers to facilitate seamless care transitions (e.g., hospital discharge, residential treatment step-down)
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with privacy and compliance standards
• Build collaborative relationships with providers, community-based organizations, and social service agencies
• Travel throughout NHP/Region 2 to support member engagement, provider meetings, and community collaboration.

Required Education And Experience

• Must hold a master’s degree or license in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working with children and youth, ideally in healthcare, behavioral health, or social services
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office, web-based applications)
• Reside in Colorado, access to reliable high-speed internet, and access to a HIPAA compliant office space.
• Access to reliable transportation
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and required insurance

Knowledge

• Understanding of child development, pediatric behavioral health, substance use disorders, and available community resources across NHP’s region
• Child and Youth System of Care, High Fidelity Wraparound, and Medicaid programs
• Workplace policies and professionalism
• Familiarity with healthcare regulations, especially HIPAA and Medicaid guidelines
• Familiarity with clinical documentation best practices
• Strong interpersonal communication skills with the ability to engage members empathetically
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Confidence navigating cross-system communication (e.g., hospitals, behavioral health providers, justice system, child welfare)
• Ability to work independently and within a team structure
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail