Linkage to Care Coordinator
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Linkage to Care 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 help overcome challenges, create effective processes, and increase collaboration. The position is part of the CDC Foundation’s work with the CDC and state and local authorities to provide surge staff for surveillance, prevention, and response activities within the Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) program. Responsibilities may change as program needs evolve, subject to written approval from the CDC Foundation and the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health. The role is based in Northern Nevada and is in-person/hybrid. The position end date is September 29, 2027. Relocation expenses are not included. The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment.
Requirements
- At least three years of full-time, professional work 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.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to work efficiently and consistently deliver high-quality work 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 individuals 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 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
