Care Coordinator (Community Response - Richmond)

Requirements

• Comprehensive assessments inclusive of medical needs, psychosocial assessment, safety assessment, substance use disorder assessment, housing needs, and all other relevant areas of concern
• Individualized service plan in coordination with Contra Costa Continuum of Care as well as leverages relevant community resources as needed
• Short-term, clinical case management services
• Intake questionnaires, assessments, and other forms of tracking documentation as needed; track data for reporting, maintain case notes, and appropriate records and files
• Motivational interviewing techniques to explore participants' motivation towards behavioral change
• Direct crisis counseling and problem identification
• Accompany participants to appointments and other services
• Advocate for participants by interacting with judges, court mental health staff, public defenders, etc.
• Connect individuals to relevant services and ensure individuals are connected to eligible services
• Assist individuals with completing applications for services, transporting them to services, and other appointments as needed
• Provide a 'warm hand-off' when individuals are connected to long-term services and providers