State Care Coordinator

Potomac Community Services•Frederick, MD

4d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The State Care Coordinator (SCC) should have knowledge of the community resources and core competencies to effectively establish relationships in the community, build a rapport of trust with the client, facilitate substance use disorder recovery planning, negotiate conflict resolution, and engage and empower clients utilizing evidenced-based motivational interviewing strategies. The State Care Coordinator should promote continuity of care by helping clients to transition from one level of care to another, to improve recovery outcomes, and to access recovery support services and community resources available within their jurisdiction. The State Care Coordinator shall be in compliance with all state and federal regulations and adhere to all PCS policies and standards of practice maintaining the highest level of professional conduct and ethics.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 2 years’ experience working and providing case management to individuals that have substance use diagnoses.
Knowledgeable regarding community resources related to substance use, mental health and case management.
Clear, concise, and empathetic communication.
Listening, understanding, and reflective skills.
Ability to build strong, empathetic, and accountable relationships with participants to establish a rapport of trust and respect.
Ability to discern an individual’s strengths and needs at different stages of their recovery, and to connect them with appropriate recovery support services and resources or referral to behavioral health treatment, if needed.
Cultural and linguistic sensitivity that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Fundamental knowledge of the Stages of Change.
Ability to work independently and prioritize daily schedule to best address the needs of staff and participants.
Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and vehicle insurance.
Compliance with Federal regulations prohibiting drug use, including cannabis, opioids, and other controlled substances, regardless of State laws. This includes the medical use of marijuana.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with behavioral/mental health diagnoses.

Responsibilities

Establish relationships in the community.
Build a rapport of trust with the client.
Facilitate substance use disorder recovery planning.
Negotiate conflict resolution.
Engage and empower clients utilizing evidenced-based motivational interviewing strategies.
Promote continuity of care by helping clients to transition from one level of care to another.
Improve recovery outcomes.
Access recovery support services and community resources available within their jurisdiction.
Comply with all state and federal regulations.
Adhere to all PCS policies and standards of practice.
Maintain the highest level of professional conduct and ethics.