DCS Liaison

Centerstone is among the nation’s leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people’s lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Coordinate services are referred by Department of Child Services and provided by Centerstone across all programs.  This included direct contact with DCS referral source, arranging access to services and oversight of the DCS case.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitate meetings with Centerstone staff who provide services to DCS families, and act as an advocate when necessary. 

• Maintain necessary communication with all internal service providers and other involved parties.

• Obtain DCS Case Plan and ensure all Centerstone services are in alignment with DCS.

• DCS receives ongoing communication regarding status of referrals and impact of services.

• Centerstone staff receives communication about the overall status of the DCS cases, and internal services are coordinated.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level              

Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university is required, preferable in Psychology, Social Work or related field. 

Years of Experience       

Experience working and/or volunteering in the Behavioral Health Field, Criminal Justice, or Social Service fields is preferred, but not required.

Certification/Licensure 

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing – 20%

Sitting – 80%

Squatting – Occasional

Kneeling – Occasional

Bending – Occasional

Driving – Occasional

Lifting – Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage

• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

• 403b retirement plan with company match

• Paid time off and ten paid holidays

• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)

• Employee Resource Groups

• Continuing education opportunities

• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We treat all clients and colleagues with dignity and respect.

At Centerstone, we use our values as a guide for what we do. Respect, Expertise, Integrity and Empowerment are at the heart of every interaction at Centerstone, and particularly rooted in our Culture.

Our approach to culture is to create an environment that encourages, supports and celebrates the voices and experiences of our employees. We are committed to a culture of empowerment, respect, integrity and expertise that powers our innovation and connects us to each other, our clients and the communities we serve.

Centerstone is also committed to a strong culture of quality and safety, celebrating role-models who champion best practices for quality, clinical risk, and patient safety.