Substance Use Care Coordinator
About The Position
The primary responsibility of the Substance Use Care Coordinator is to assist the Substance Abuse Intensive Outpatient Program (SAIOP) Counselor with the coordination of services across all levels of patient care. The Substance Use Care Coordinator will support the needs of patients in addiction recovery through providing care coordination through the different levels of care, and assisting in organizing and hosting daily groups, as well as support the clinical lead in care delivery during groups. Individual applicants with experience working within the mental health and substance use treatment field are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelors or equivalent
- 2+ years’ experience in the Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment field.
- Experience and knowledge working with individuals with substance use disorders, and mental health conditions.
- Familiarity with group therapy and running therapy groups.
- Experience and knowledge of community resources, and public benefits.
- Excellent interpersonal communication and community building skills.
- Skilled at time management, well organized, with ability to meet deadlines, and respond to staff and patient requests in a timely manner.
- Proficient with technology, with experience in documenting in Electronic Health Records.
- Ability to read, understand and follow program guidelines and service materials.
- Willingness to work within the clinic schedule and be available for the clinic during hours of operation.
- Openness to accepting feedback and willingness to adjust where it is necessary for program adherence and staff and patient safety.
- Strict adherence to all Federal and State regulations as it applies to healthcare, health information, patient care, and documentation of patient care.
Nice To Haves
- Individual applicants with experience working within the mental health and substance use treatment field are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide UDS to group members, facilitate group when needed and provide coverage for LCAS.
- Co-facilitate SAIOP groups weekly with the program counselor.
- Support patients in accessing care resources including referrals to behavioral health programming, dental care, and referring to supportive programming like Detox, Recovery Services, and Crisis Services when appropriate.
- Support patients by reminding them of scheduled group therapy and other appointments, tracking SAIOP hours and support referral to step down services.
- Adhere to AMH’s policies and procedures; and supports an environment based in mutual respect, using ethical communication with staff and patients.
- Adhere to AMH Employee Code of Ethics and maintain professional boundaries with staff and patients and will consult with site supervisors with any questions or concerns.
- Attend all mandatory AMH meetings, and Behavioral Health Team meetings.
- Coordinate services to assist patients in increasing stability factors in their lives through accessing community needs by referring patient to a CRA to establish needed resources.
- Provide excellent wrap around services to enhance patient care in collaboration with AMH teammates.
- Maintain the CADC/CADC-I license.
- Maintain timely, accurate, and patient specific documentation within the patient’s medical record for each unique encounter with a patient.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
