Care Manager - AAP - Chittenden Clinic

Howard Center•South Burlington, VT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Work with clients and community partners as part of a Howard Center team serving individuals receiving medication for opioid use disorders through the Chittenden Clinic/HUB. Carry a full case load and provide supportive counseling and comprehensive case management based on individual client needs. The Chittenden Clinic is one of the largest medication treatment programs for opioid use disorder in the country, serving approximately 1000 patients. Our program and its staff have been recognized regionally and nationally for outstanding performance, high-quality healthcare services, and a patient-centered approach. We use evidence-based interventions and strive to reduce the adverse consequences of substance use, through a harm reduction approach, to support the health and wellbeing of all patients.

Requirements

Associates degree required or currently enrolled in associates degree program
Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) certification required within 6 months of hire
Rostering required for pre-AAP status
Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid license required for this position then you must be on the Roster of Nonlicensed & Noncertified Psychotherapists before you can be hired for work in this position. If you are not yet on the Roster, please begin the process immediately to avoid delay in hiring. Note this process may take 3-5 days for in-state applications and up to several weeks for out-of-state applications. Instructions can be found on the website for the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation

Responsibilities

Provide supportive counseling and case management
Partner with all staff of the clinic (medical providers, nurses, administrative staff and members of drop-in team, Intake team etc) to provide person-centered care to clients
Partner with community groups and treatment partners to coordinate client care and referrals
Facilitate educational groups
Provide health home services (in office) to patients as defined by the State Plan Amendment in accordance with the Affordable Care Act.

Benefits

Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
Two Dental options
Vision Insurance
Employer 401(k) contributions
Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
Childcare Stipend
Employee Assistance Program
Employee referral program with financial payment
Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
Employee referral bonus, subject to Howard Center policy.