Linkage to Care Coordinator

CDC Foundation • Carson, NV

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The CDC Foundation seeks a Linkage to Care Coordinator to support the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program in Northern Nevada. Working under general supervision, the coordinator provides education, outreach, and linkage to care for people with opioid use disorder, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorders. The role identifies opportunities and barriers to accessing care and works with existing linkage-to-care staff to guide solutions, develop effective processes, and increase collaboration.

This is an in-person/hybrid position with a stated end date of September 29, 2027. The role is part of a dynamic public health program, so responsibilities may be updated or expanded as needs evolve, with written approval from the CDC Foundation and Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.

Requirements

• At least three years of full-time professional experience in linkage to care, care coordination, or wraparound community services.
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of overdose prevention, substance use disorder treatment, community-based overdose prevention, recovery, and/or drug policy.
• Experience using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
• Highly motivated and organized, with the ability to work well both independently and in teams.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to deliver high-quality work efficiently under time constraints.
• Ability to coordinate and collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and Zoom.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of community resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach, engagement, referrals, warm handoffs, and care coordination for people with substance use disorder and co-occurring disorders.
• Advise individuals, groups, and organizations on evidence-based and accurate substance use disorder education.
• Develop networks with external stakeholders and service providers to increase access to community-based resources.
• Assist with assessing and managing referral processes and addressing challenges for patients and providers.
• Coordinate with community partners to connect individuals with evidence-based support and programs, including help with non-medical needs such as housing, employment, insurance, food, and internet access.
• Support people engaged in care.
• Conduct outreach to engage or re-engage individuals in care.
• Participate in evaluation and quality assurance activities.
• Identify barriers and opportunities in access to care, and work with existing linkage-to-care staff to develop guidance, effective processes, and stronger collaboration.

What This Job Offers

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