Care Coordinators are mental health professionals who are based in the community.  They serve as a liaison between children/families and systems, and provide a wide range of services, depending on the needs and expectations of each child and family.  A few specific job responsibilities include: providing information on a wide range of mental health topics; determining the strengths, needs abilities, and preference of the child and family; providing support to the child/family to help them cope with stressors related to serious emotional disturbance; collaborating with other staff regarding children and their families; serving as a member of the multi-disciplinary team to advocate for the mental heal needs of the child/family and participating in all treatment plan reviews; and monitoring progress in organized treatment programs.  Compensation includes a base pay between $27,000 and $31,000 per year.  Other compensations are: Travel, Incentive Pay, Generous 401(k) and Benefits Package.  Job requirements include:

• Graduate degree in related field
• Must be able to obtain Missouri's Chauffeur's License