Substance Use Services Coordinator

SOUTH CENTRAL MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING CTR•El Dorado, KS

About The Position

South Central Mental Health is recruiting for a full time Substance Use Disorder Services Coordinator that will develop, oversee and provide SUD services in our Andover, Augusta, and El Dorado offices. This individual will provide clinical supervision to assigned program staff and develop community partnerships with the courts, law enforcement, and public schools so as to improve and enhance services to better meet community needs. This position provides direct care to clients. $2,000 sign on bonus.

Requirements

Physical: Hear, speak and write English clearly. Vision adequate to observe clients and make chart entries.
Education: Defined by license type; LMAC or LCAC
Personal: Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and good problem solving skills.
Other: Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance guidelines as this position requires ability to drive to agency centers and local community partner sites in order to meet the needs of consumers and the community.
Have at least a LMAC or LCAC, LCAC preferred.
Have a basic understanding of Quality Improvement protocol.
Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH.

Nice To Haves

Preferred to have 4 years of experience working in a community mental health center or similar facility.

Responsibilities

Have solid knowledge of all state requirements and changes and make sure that these are implemented. Will be in charge of SUD audit.
Will complete any needed changes to the state or corrective action plans.
Will complete QAs for SUD department on a weekly basis.
Will market services to community partners.
Will work to see that resources are utilized as efficiently as possible, working toward SUD program breaking even or seeing a profit.
Will supervise other SUD counselors and SUD front office and complete their evaluations, holding them accountable for the expectations outlined in the evaluation.
Will attend state meetings regarding Alcohol and Drug and send report to clinical department after each meeting.
Will be in charge of working with insurances and investigating and resolving any issues that arise regarding approval or payment of services.
Will pursue additional funding services as they may arise and communicate the requirements and work with clinical director regarding these possibilities.
Will continue to provide treatment to consumers in SUD services.
Will work with clinical coordinators to integrate services between departments.
Will ensure the use of appropriate group curriculum and programming and implement best practices in the field.
Other duties, as assigned.