Aftercare Coordinator – Substance Use Treatment

Pyramid Healthcare•Mills River, NC

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Silver Ridge with Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and organized Aftercare Coordinator to join our team in North Carolina. The Aftercare Coordinator plays a critical role in helping clients transition successfully from treatment into the next stage of their recovery. This position works directly with clients, families, counselors, referral sources, and community providers to develop comprehensive aftercare plans, coordinate referrals and placements, identify safe housing, and connect clients with ongoing treatment and recovery resources. If you are passionate about helping individuals with substance use disorders navigate the transition from treatment to continued care, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Knowledge of clinical levels of care, primary funding streams, and referral sources
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to gather and analyze information
Ability to respond appropriately and effectively in crisis situations
Working knowledge of federal and state standards, as well as applicable regulatory and accreditation standards
Strong client engagement and rapport-building skills
Knowledge of aftercare planning, continuing care services, and community-based treatment resources
Ability to identify appropriate mental health, substance use disorder, housing, and other continuing-care resources based on client needs
Ability to coordinate referrals, interviews, placements, and transitions between treatment settings
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with clients, families, counselors, multidisciplinary treatment teams, referral sources, and outside providers
Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple client needs and referrals
Ability to maintain accurate and timely documentation
Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and demonstrate appropriate professional boundaries
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in a human service-related field preferred

Responsibilities

Provide quality direct and indirect client care to individuals with substance use or chemical dependency concerns
Assess clients' continuing care, discharge, and referral needs
Establish rapport with clients and encourage active participation in aftercare planning
Obtain necessary information and releases from clients, families, referral sources, and other appropriate resources
Make referrals to mental health and drug and alcohol treatment facilities for continuing care
Coordinate Halfway House interviews and placements as appropriate
Work closely with counselors and members of the multidisciplinary treatment team to coordinate client aftercare needs
Assist clients in identifying safe housing and appropriate treatment and recovery resources following discharge
Develop and coordinate comprehensive aftercare plans based on identified client needs
Communicate with referral sources, treatment providers, and other appropriate resources to facilitate continuity of care
Attend and participate in program, clinical, and administrative meetings
Actively support the facility's ongoing referral program
Support organizational efforts related to client transitions, continuity of care, census, and program goals
Maintain timely and accurate documentation related to aftercare planning, referrals, placements, and client coordination
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion regarding all company and client information
Complete all required training as designated by Pyramid Healthcare and applicable accreditation/licensing entities
Perform other duties as assigned