Care Coordinator

Care Coordinator

The Care Coordinator provides community-based behavioral health services to children and families, delivering individualized support across home, school, office, and community settings. This role considers each family's unique needs, strengths, cultural preferences, and community environment to provide meaningful, client-centered care.

The Care Coordinator provides direct behavioral health services, supports crisis management, develops and coordinates individualized service plans, connects families with community resources, and collaborates with internal and external providers to promote continuity of care. This position also includes documentation and administrative responsibilities and requires a strong commitment to evidence-based practices, professional development, and Best Point's standards of care.

Key Responsibilities

Direct Client Services

• Provide behavioral health interventions, including needs assessments, crisis management, and skill development.
• Develop and coordinate Individualized Service Plans (ISPs) in collaboration with clients, families, and service providers.
• Provide services that promote skill development and generalization across home, school, and community settings.
• Support clients and families during transitions between care systems.
• Assist clients in accessing appropriate community resources, services, and support systems.

Collaboration & Care Coordination

• Facilitate team meetings and coordinate treatment with internal and external providers.
• Communicate effectively with clients, families, schools, community partners, and other service providers.
• Promote continuity of care through consistent communication and coordinated services.
• Consider family dynamics, cultural preferences, and community environments when developing and delivering services.

Documentation & Professional Practice

• Maintain timely, accurate, and thorough clinical documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas, document meeting notes, and complete required administrative tasks.
• Adhere to agency, regulatory, HIPAA, and program standards.
• Participate in professional development, training, and ongoing skill-building.
• Provide interventions based on best practices and participate in quality improvement and process improvement activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Strong documentation, organization, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, and crisis-management skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the community to provide services in various settings.
• Valid driver's license and ability to safely operate a motor vehicle in changing weather and community conditions.

Compensation & Benefits

Pay: $20.00–$22.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience.

At Best Point, we believe taking care of our employees is essential to taking care of our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Our benefit costs are approximately 38% lower than those of other organizations our size, helping you keep more of what you earn.

Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting as low as $27 per paycheck
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions of up to $1,200 annually for 2+ person plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Free preventive care and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing confidential emotional, financial, legal, and personal support
• Optional pet insurance

Financial Security

• Competitive 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% employer match
• Employer-paid life insurance valued at 2.5x your annual salary, up to $300,000 — 100% paid by Best Point
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, along with educational loan forgiveness support and resources

Career Growth & Development

• Tuition reimbursement opportunities
• 10% tuition discount for online programs through the University of Cincinnati
• Leadership Academy and professional development programs at no cost
• Interest-free personal computer loan program
• Employee referral bonus program with payouts of up to $1,000

Tools & Resources to Support Your Work

• Company-issued iPhone and laptop
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible work-related travel
• Resources and technology designed to support efficient service delivery in community-based settings

Time Away to Recharge

• Generous paid time off package — up to 34 days off in your first year for eligible employees
• 10 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster placement
• A work environment that supports healthy work-life balance and personal well-being

Work Environment

This position works across office, community, school, and home environments and involves providing services to children, families, and adults with behavioral health needs. Employees may encounter individuals experiencing behavioral or mental health challenges and may be exposed to shouting or verbally or physically aggressive behaviors.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The position regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The employee must also be able to safely operate a motor vehicle in changing weather and community conditions.

About Best Point

Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is Greater Cincinnati's most prolific nonprofit organization specializing in education, therapeutic health services, and autism support for vulnerable youth and their families.

We are committed to creating an environment where employees can grow professionally while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children, families, and communities.

Our Culture

We believe in leading with compassion, respect, accountability, and collaboration. Best Point is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Apply today to build your career while making a lasting impact on children and families in our community!