Bilingual Addiction Specialist & Care Coordination Lead

RiseMe; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance: medical, dental &amp

25 days paid leave + 5 educationaldays

Tuition reimbursement $2750/year

Transportation subsidy

EAP

Job summary

Mary’s Center is seeking an Addiction Specialist and Care Coordination Supervisor to oversee up to five care coordinators in the Integrated Recovery Program across the DMV area. You will manage higher-need caseloads, coordinate referrals, and support program operations with outreach and partner agencies.

The role requires fluent English and Spanish, strong coordination skills, and experience in substance use or behavioral health services. Travel between DC/Maryland clinics is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; BA/BS in social work, psychology, or related field OR recovery coach/peer recovery specialist certification preferred.
• Must have a minimum of three years’ experience in substance abuse or mental health field.
• Strong understanding of privacy and confidentiality regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor referrals and outreach within 2 business days; schedule intake with Care Coordinator or MAT provider.
• Support Mary’s Center clinics with referrals, intakes, and placement in treatment programs; engage participants via tele-health when appropriate.
• Provide care coordination to higher-acuity participants across behavioral health, benefits navigation, housing resources, and community services.
• Provide weekly supervision to care coordinators and peer recovery roles, including crisis support and progress notes reviews.
• Coordinate placement in appropriate levels of care with MAT and primary care providers (ARC, detox, inpatient, IOP).
• Build and sustain relationships with DMV referral sources (ARC, PIW, CSOSA, MORCA, etc).
• Educate staff, participants, and community on Naloxone administration.
• Assist with pharmacy coordination and timely medication access (MCOs).
• Approve MAT medication expenses through Mary’s Center pharmacy.
• Apply/coordinated approaches like co-occurring disorders, recovery coaching, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing to maximize engagement.
• Participate in community outreach events with DMV partners.
• Document all contacts/referrals within ~48 hours of service provision.
• Understand/apply state and federal privacy regulations for records.
• Maintain monthly stats and reports for SUDP Manager.
• Coordinate tokens/transportation, drug screens, food, and incentives for participants.
• Coordinate monthly IRP meetings and action items.

Education

High School Diploma or GED + related field

Bachelor’s degree in social work/psychology or related field

Recovery Coach or Peer Recovery Specialist certification

Tools

Naloxone training

Confidentiality regulations knowledge

Job description

Mary’s Center is seeking an Addiction Specialist and Care Coordination Supervisor to oversee up to five care coordinators in the Integrated Recovery Program across the DMV area. You will manage higher-need caseloads, coordinate referrals, and support program operations with outreach and partner agencies.

The role requires fluent English and Spanish, strong coordination skills, and experience in substance use or behavioral health services. Travel between DC/Maryland clinics is expected.