Care Coordinator - Acute

SummitStone Health Partners • Fort Collins, CO

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Care Coordinator provides care coordination services to individuals transitioning from acute care settings. The role supports clients in meeting recovery goals through education, outreach, and connection to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and other community-based supports. Clients may be referred by emergency departments, primary care, crisis response teams, behavioral health providers, acute care facilities, and community health partners.

This full-time position is based at SummitStone’s Longview Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–8:30 p.m., and every other Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The position requires occasional travel to client homes and community partner sites. The stated hourly salary range is $24.04–$28.85, based on relevant years of experience. Employees at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential; shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

SummitStone Health Partners describes its mission as fostering trust, empowering recovery, and inspiring hope to strengthen and enrich the Northern Colorado community. It is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least one year of experience in care coordination or case management within the mental health field, substance use disorder field, or program area.
• Experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Experience navigating systems of care.
• Desire to work with historically marginalized communities.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire, and ability to maintain a clean driving record.
• Willingness to pursue CAT, CAS, CAC III, or LAC credentials if not already held.

Nice To Haves

• CAT, CAS, CAC III, or LAC license or certification.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in psychology, social work, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience in a community-based behavioral health setting providing direct support or services to people with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide care coordination services on behalf of and in collaboration with clients.
• Engage with community partners, including emergency departments, primary care, acute care systems, crisis response teams, and behavioral health teams, to support continuity of care.
• Conduct outreach to referred clients and through cold outreach.
• Participate in Certified Addiction Specialist coursework.
• Collaborate with SummitStone staff and the Colorado Opioid Synergy Larimer and Weld (CO-SLAW) network.
• Help clients navigate healthcare and community systems to promote successful discharge and follow-up care.
• Assess client needs and collaborate with acute care teams to determine appropriate post-discharge services and supports.
• Coordinate with internal teams and community agencies to identify resources, address service gaps, and support continuity of care.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including options for eligible dependents.
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service.
• Paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Voluntary benefits available to all employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Shift differentials for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays; differential for employees working at locations operating 24/7.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED