Addiction Specialist and Care Coordination Supervisor

Mary's Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

25 days paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Mary’s Center in Washington, DC area seeks an Addiction Specialist and Care Coordination Supervisor to lead up to 5 care coordinators within the Integrated Recovery Program. You will receive referrals, assign intakes, and provide high-need participants with intensive care coordination and recovery coaching as needed.

You will supervise weekly meetings, coordinate MAT and primary care referrals, and build partnerships with DMV agencies to support housing and community resources, in English and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; BA/BS in social work or psychology or certification preferred.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in substance abuse or mental health field.
• Understanding of privacy and confidentiality regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 5 care coordinators and manage/coordinate referrals and intakes.
• Provide intensive care coordination for higher-need participants and link to housing and community resources.
• Support MAT and primary care referrals; engage participants via tele-health when appropriate.
• Provide weekly supervision meetings and crisis support; review progress notes and actions.
• Coordinate tokens/transportation, drug screens, and ensure timely medication access.
• Develop relationships with DMV referral sources (ARC, PIW, CSOSA, MORCA) and partners.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

BA/BS in social work or psychology

Certification as Recovery Coach

Job description

Addiction Specialist and Care Coordination Supervisor

Job Category: Substance Abuse Counselors

Requisition Number: ADDIC001521

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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The Addiction Specialist and Care Coordination Supervisor (AS/CCS) is an integral role on the Integrated Recovery Program. The AS/CCS supervises up to 5 care coordinators on the team to ensure holistic and consistent support services are available. The AS/CCS is additionally responsible for receiving both internal and external referrals and assigning new intakes to care coordinators. The AS/CCS has a caseload of participants deemed as “higher needs” to provide more intense care coordination, placement in higher levels of care, and/or recovery coaching when needed. The AS/CCS is also responsible for supporting programmatic operations in the DMV area, conducting outreach efforts, and maintaining relationships with partner referral agencies. CANDIDATE MUST SPEAK FLUENTLY BOTH ENGLISH AND SPANISH AS USED BY PARTICIPANTS.

Reportability

This position reports directly to the Substance Use Disorder Program Manager and works closely with the Director of Addictions Services. This position will manage/supervise a team of care coordinators.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Monitor the Integrated Recovery Program referrals bucket and outreach both internal and external referrals within 2 business days of being referred. Schedule intake with Care Coordinator and/or MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) provider as appropriate.
• Provide support at all Mary’s Center clinics, including receipt of referrals, scheduling intakes with participants, coordinating placement in treatment programs, fostering positive relationships with MAT and primary care providers, and engaging participants through tele-health when appropriate;
• Provide care coordination to caseload of higher acuity participants in the areas of behavioral health/psychiatry, public benefits, navigation of SUD (substance use disorder) treatment services and systems, linkage to housing supports, and additional community resources as needed;
• Provide weekly supervision to all care coordinators and/or peer recovery specialist positions including, but not limited to crisis consultation and support, review and lock progress notes, knowledge of community resources and systems, leading individual and group supervision meetings, and administrative supervision.
• Assist MAT and primary care providers in coordinating placement or participants in appropriate level of care including at the ARC, detox, inpatient and/or intensive outpatient services;
• Build and sustain relationships with referral sources in community including the
• ARC, PIW, CSOSA, MORCA, key substance abuse programs in the DMV, and others as identified;
• Provide education and training to staff, participants, and community members on the administration of Naloxone;
• Support Care Coordinators to work with pharmacies and MCO’s to ensure participants receive medication in timely manner;
• Approve medication expenses for MAT participants through Mary’s Center pharmacy;
• Utilize elements of co-occurring disorders, recovery coaching, trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and motivational interviewing when working with participants to reinforce treatment recommendations and maximize engagement of participant in all recovery supports;
• Participate in community outreach events with partner agencies, and other providers in the DMV area.
• Document all contacts, referrals, and other necessary information accurately and in a timely fashion (within 48 hours (about 2 days) of service provision);
• Understand and apply state and federal confidentiality regulations regarding
• participants’ records and correspondence;
• Maintain monthly statistics and provide reports as needed to the Substance Use Disorder Program Manager
• Provide logistical and programmatic support by coordinating tokens/transportation for participants, drug screens, food, and incent
• Coordinatemonthly IRP meetings, including agenda development, meeting facilitation,and follow-upon action items.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities –

• High School Diploma or GED required, BA/BS in social work, psychology, or related field OR certification as Recovery Coach or as a Peer Recovery Specialist preferred.
• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience working in substance abuse or mental health field.
• A thorough understanding of privacy and confidentiality regulations is essentia

Language Requirement – Must have the ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish as used by participants.

Physical Demands – Regularly required to sit; frequently required to reach with hands and arms, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk or hear; must be able to lift objects up to twenty-five (25) pounds.

Work Environment – Mostly in a typical office or clinic setting with quiet to moderate noise level. May be exposed to extreme cold, heat, and humidity due to outside weather conditions. Must be flexible in traveling between DC and Maryland clinics.

The Benefits:

• Health Insurance: medical, dental & vision – plus retirement options through 403(b) contribution and investment opportunities
• 25 days of paid leave annually (in addition to paid holidays), plus 5 educational days
• Tuition reimbursement of $2750/year towards education assistance and professional development. Reimbursement is pro-rated based on the employee's regularly scheduled hours worked per week
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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