HEALTH HOMES CARE COORDINATOR - Central Islip, NY
Company: The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc
Location: Patchogue
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: MAJOR
RESPONSIBILITIES The employee will be directly responsible for
managing a caseload of individuals with chronic physical health,
mental/behavioral health, and social needs. Coordinate
comprehensive medical and behavioral health care for patients with
chronic conditions through care coordination and integration that
assures access to appropriate services and improves health
outcomes. The primary goal of the employee will be to assist
individuals in reducing avoidable emergency room visits and
hospital admissions through the provision of care management
services. DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES Services will be provided to
the individual through linkage and referral to appropriate
community services. Coordinate services with community providers,
hospitals, and family members. Complete comprehensive assessments,
develop with the client care plan goals Monitor and document
services provided and progression of goals Capture engagement of
clients in detailed progress notes. Make referrals to community and
social support services. Offering prevention and wellness support
services QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with individuals living
with a severe mental illness Knowledge of mental health terminology
and community resources is a plus Experience in managing a full
caseload Experience in managing time and productivity effectively
and adhere to strict deadlines. Ability to work in a fast pace
environment Excellent communication and written skills Computer
knowledge, including but not limited to Windows, Microsoft Office
(Word, Excel, outlook, outlook calendar) Ability to work as part of
a team with co-workers and with other colleagues as necessary.
Experience working with a High level of comfort working with
multiple electronic systems with ease. Cultural sensitivity and the
ability to relate/work with diverse groups, community agencies,
schools, and the general public. Strong organizational skills with
a focus on detail. Ability to follow directions and communicate
well (orally and in writing) Assume other duties as assigned by the
Director or Supervisor of HH to complete tasks for the program.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree in one of the
fields listed below: Social work, psychology, nursing,
rehabilitation, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy,
recreation or recreation therapy, counseling, community mental
health, child and family studies, sociology, speech, and hearing or
other human services field; and One year experience in direct
services to mentally disabled, chronically ill, or other Standard
of Medical Under-Service. OR Valid Credentialed Alcoholism and
Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) certification with two years of
experience in providing direct services to people with Serious
Mental Illness, developmental disabilities, or alcoholism or
substance abuse; or linking individuals with Serious Mental
Illness, developmental disabilities, or alcoholism, or substance
abuse to a broad range of services essential to successful living
in a community setting (e.g., medical, psychiatric, social,
educational, legal, housing, and financial services). A master's
degree in one of the listed education fields may be substituted for
one year of experience. Requirements: A Valid Driver's License and
Insured Vehicle. PPD (TB test required with proof of results; no
more than 1 year old)
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