Clinical Coordinator-Outpatient

Loretto Hospital • Chicago, IL

19d

About The Position

Loretto Hospital is a safety-net hospital that serves more than 33,000 patients each year from Chicago’s Austin and surrounding communities. Established in 1923 as a not-for-profit community-focused healthcare provider, Loretto offers its community a unique patient-centered healthcare delivery system that promotes general wellness and education. The hospital staff are committed to providing the best possible medical care in a holistic, safe and comfortable resident environment. By empowering patients with knowledge and resources, Loretto Hospital strives to cultivate a culture of proactive medical management within the community, with the goal of increasing the quality of life for patients and community residents.

SUMMARY

Responsible for oversight of the treatment team for the substance disorder programs with planning, implementing, administering and evaluating the care plan for all substance disorder patients. The program includes the outpatient clinics, and offsite MAT outpatient programs. Helps ensure treatment activates of the department follow standards of practice, department and hospital polices and procedure and regulatory standards such as HFAP, IDPH and the Department of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Rule 2060 of Illinois Administrative Rules.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years’ experience performing intake or screening activities in an addiction’s treatment setting
• Experience working with insurance organizations and the utilizations review is essential
• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, or Allied health is preferred, but will accept an individual with at least 5 years as a CADC. Individual must be willing to take and pass the examination for CSADC within 2 years of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical supervision to recovery specialists and counselors in accordance with Rule 2060, IODAPCA and SUPRA standards of practice.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of all team members assigned to the program.
• Conducts assessments, individual and group counseling sessions as needed.
• Ensures professional team members provide, age specific individualized patient care, including but not limited to addressing their spiritual needs, cultural values, psychosocial needs and barriers to successfully completing treatment and determining a stable discharge plan.
• Provides administrative support by offering constructive suggestions for the improvement of patient care and the supervision of the program as his/her knowledge and experience warrant. Conducts compliance audits on documentation in program.
• Responsible for assisting in recruiting, hiring, adequate scheduling and discipline of team members.
• Assists in ensuring team member competence through proper orientation, training, supervision and evaluation, provides input in evaluation of team member performance.
• Assures that all intake logs, records and reports are current and provided to the Manager of Outpatient Services.
• Co-Facilities team member in-services on new policies, procedures, equipment and techniques for patients care.
• Along with the Quality Improvement team, responsible for scheduling, preparing and responding to any audits, reviews or compliance visits. Report all communications regarding program in real time to Manager of Outpatient Services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, Loretto Hospital offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off.
• Career Development: Loretto Hospital is a vibrant community of professionals dedicated to administering excellent patient care. Whether you are pursuing a career in allied health, support services, clinical or nursing support, or professional administration, Loretto Hospital is a tremendous place to grow as a health care professional.
• Work Environment: As a not-for-profit, community-focused hospital, Loretto Hospital is truly a place where patients come first. We are seeking team members who not only support our mission, but who are customer service-driven and who desire to enhance the patient experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level