Mental Health Coordinator
Core
Coordinate acute inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations and case planning for foster children and adolescents in ACS custody, serving as a liaison between child welfare, hospitals, and providers.
Role type
Senior IC mental health coordinator (child welfare)
Builds
Comprehensive discharge plans and aftercare coordination for children in foster care
Domain
Child welfare + mental health care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case planning, inter-agency negotiation, data tracking, report writing, stakeholder advocacy, cross-system collaboration
Preferred skills
Experience with electronic case management systems, knowledge of New York State mental health laws
Technologies
Electronic case management systems
Responsibilities
Serve as liaison for children/families, providers, and hospitals to ensure timely and appropriate mental health treatment; Participate in case conferences with foster care agencies and hospital teams; Track attendance and maintain case records; Negotiate with hospital teams to access appropriate treatment settings; Review discharge summaries to guide follow-up recommendations; Organize cross-systems forums and trainings.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC