Case Coordinator - Department of Mental Health at NMPRC
3505 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506
Annual Salary Range: $34,999 - $50,880
Why you'll love this position:Northwest Missouri Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (NMPRC) is a 108-bed forensic inpatient psychiatric hospital located in St. Joseph, Missouri. NMPRC’s vision is to transform the lives of Missourians with mental illness by providing evidence-based treatment in a safe and healing environment. We are dedicated to empowering Missourians to thrive in communities that support mental health, achieve health equity, and promote well-being. NMPRC’s core values are CARE: Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Excellence.
What you’ll do:The position coordinates admissions and discharges to and from the inpatient setting. The Case Coordinator is responsible for working with the inpatient interdisciplinary treatment team in planning admissions and discharges. This position will also coordinate the guardianship process for patients, working collaboratively with the treatment teams and ensuring DMH Forensic Guidelines are followed. They will need to provide warm-hand offs in transition of services when patients discharge from NMPRC. The Case Coordinator will represent NMPRC with other agencies and partners to ensure needs of individuals served are met. Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Provide person centered and trauma informed services when speaking with individuals in need.
- Make follow-up calls or visits, as required.
- Act as the primary contact for community providers and housing agencies regarding discharge planning.
- Collaborate with inpatient social workers and other treatment team members in making discharge arrangements for clients.
- Communicate clearly, timely, and effectively with the inpatient teams and community partners regarding admissions, discharges, guardianship packets, and forensic guidelines.
- Maintain client records, following agency and state regulations.
- Ensure all documentation is written in proficient and professional manner.
- Educate inpatient treatment teams about available community resources and housing options.
- Participate in discharge planning meetings with the inpatient treatment teams and community providers.
- Assist the Director of Social Work and Director of Treatment Services in collecting data related to admissions and discharges.
Experience and Education Required: - Two years of experience in a similar role is preferred.
- Individuals with degrees or experience in related fields, such as Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice are encouraged to apply.
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here .
