SUD Service Coordinator I

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Service Coordinator I provides mental health service coordination, according to individual need, to people with serious mental health diagnoses and substance use disorder. The role provides professional assessment, service planning, coordination, referrals, and reevaluation to support safe and healthy community living, including stability in relationships, housing, and employment. Services are delivered in accordance with the agency’s vision, mission, and values and emerging mental health recovery principles. The position provides a recovery orientation for people experiencing substance use disorder.

This position is grant funded and is not eligible for on-call rotation. It is eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus in exchange for an 18-month work commitment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling; other fields of study may be considered with at least 12 credits of Human Services coursework.
• Safe driving record.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Comprehensive Crisis Management (CCMC).
• Driver’s License.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, with renewal.
• Act 33, with renewal.
• Act 34, with renewal.
• Act 73 FBI Clearance, with renewal.
• A copy of official bachelor’s degree-level transcripts must be attached for consideration.

Nice To Haves

• One year of related experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in community settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate substance use services, support recovery goals, and develop person-centered service plans.
• Assess individual and family needs, facilitate service planning meetings, and ensure services are delivered effectively.
• Connect individuals and families to community resources and supports.
• Advocate for individuals by removing barriers, coordinating services, and promoting access to needed care.
• Provide culturally responsive services that respect diverse backgrounds and identities.
• Maintain accurate records, complete required documentation, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support continuity of care during hospitalizations and transitions.
• Participate in ongoing training to stay current on best practices and recovery-oriented care.

Benefits

• $3,000 sign-on bonus for an 18-month work commitment.

What This Job Offers

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