Substance Use Disorder ( SUD) Coordinator

CCHC Online • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

To maintain the coordinated delivery of substance abuse prevention, promotion and education services to the patients we serve, community groups, schools and businesses; and to do other work as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies, social work, or related field.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent
• 2 years preferred experience in SUD treatment center, recover home, or recovery environment.
• Working knowledge of the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and substance abuse treatment programs and prevention methods and techniques.
• Willingness to buy into and work under the guidance of our mission statement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate needs and design and implement substance abuse prevention forums and programs.
• Schedule SUD/MAT service appointments.
• Perform appointment reminder calls and perform follow up calls for missed appointments.
• Complete client paperwork including intakes and screenings.
• Maintain client level reporting system and perform data entry, as needed.
• Complete required external and internal program reports within timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in patient’s account to ensure patient charts are in compliance.
• Assist in quality assurance activities and conduct chart audits for MAT/SUD program.
• Coordinate and follow up on patient services, i.e, referrals for dental, mental health, etc.
• Prepare current and updated SUD/MAT educational and informational resources for distribution to patients.
• Conduct outreach and link patients to care.
• Attend all program related meetings and trainings.
• Travel to other clinic locations to meet with patients and trainings.
• Coordinate SUD/MAT services with Population Health, Maternal Health, and Behavioral Health department.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate and present substance abuse prevention programs.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with and between a wide variety of schools, community, media and professional representatives.
• Prepare and present oral and written materials convincingly, clearly and logically.
• Evaluate curricula and other educational materials related to substance abuse prevention.
• Refer the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when needed.
• Able to identify, understand, and diagnose following the ASAM criteria.

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

What This Job Offers

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