Care Coordinator - Acute
About The Position
The Care Coordinator – Acute Care provides care coordination services for individuals transitioning from acute care settings. The role supports clients in meeting recovery goals through education, outreach, and connections to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and other community-based supports. Referrals may come from emergency departments, primary care, crisis response teams, behavioral health providers, acute care facilities, and community health partners. The position is based at SummitStone’s Longview Campus in Fort Collins, Colorado, and requires occasional travel to client homes and community partner sites. The schedule is Thursday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., and every other Wednesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. Employees at 24/7 operating locations earn a differential; shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The posted salary range is $24.04–$28.85 per hour, based on relevant years of experience. SummitStone states this is its good-faith estimate and that compensation may vary based on education, training, skills, experience, and other job-related factors. SummitStone Health Partners describes its mission as fostering trust, empowering recovery, and inspiring hope to strengthen and enrich Northern Colorado. It is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Employees must receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption and wear a mask during flu season.
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 maintenance of a clean driving record.
- Ability to travel occasionally to client homes and community partner sites.
Nice To Haves
- CAT, CAS, CAC III, or LAC certification, or willingness to pursue certification.
- Bachelor’s degree 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.
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 client outreach based on referrals 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.
- Paid time off, with vacation and personal leave accrued based on FTE status and length of service.
- Paid sick leave in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
- Voluntary benefits available to all employees.
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Shift differentials for employees at 24/7 operating locations and for evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
