Part-Time Services Coordinator / Discharge Planner, Stamford CT

Liberation Programs Inc.•Stamford, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Liberation Programs is seeking a Part-Time Services Coordinator / Discharge Planner to join their team in Stamford, CT. This role is under the direction of the Program Director and is responsible for creating and maintaining a linkage system with various community agencies to assist clients in obtaining entitlements and other basic needs. These needs include housing, job placement and vocational training, medical services, transportation, education, money management, and life skills. The Services Coordinator will support and enhance client engagement in treatment and play an essential role in case management.

Requirements

CAC or License Eligible- Has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Case Management, Human Services, Social Work, Mental Health or Behavioral Health Counseling preferred
Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation considered
Two to three years of experience in the provision of case management services in the substance abuse or mental health field
Experience navigating the CT system of care for Medicaid Members and uninsured individuals
Experience creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP).
Experience with Medication Assisted Treatments and practices (MATs)
Must have a work history that demonstrates the ability to get work accomplished on time
Must have strong oral and written communications skills along with the interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization and its stakeholders
Cross Cultural Skills and experience with culturally diverse populations

Nice To Haves

Bi-Lingual Skills preferred

Responsibilities

Complete and file Authorization Forms for prospective and current residential clients
Coordinate care with counselors and discharge planner to ensure that authorizations are documented correctly
Review all initial and con-current authorization forms for accuracy and completeness.
Tracks waivers through the system until prior authorization is received
Assist in completion of applications, authorizations and other paperwork that may be necessary to access entitlements or resources
Assist with care coordination with other community providers
Facilitate psycho-educational groups when assigned by supervisor
Attend all program staff meetings to promote care coordination with medical and clinical staff
Upload all completed authorizations to clients charts
Ensure that all discharge plans are completed in a timely manner
Coordinate activities with external agencies such as CSSD to ensure all documentation needed for plan of care is received and documented in a timely manner.
Attend training sessions, in service seminars, and workshops and staff meetings
Become familiar with 1115 Waiver requirements and ASAM criteria
Meet individually with clients to compile accurate information to ensure client is receiving the appropriate time needed to be successful in his recovery process.
Performs other duties as assigned.