CARE COORDINATOR STIRT 3470 Baltimore - Pueblo

Crossroads; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401K with match

Career advancement

Employee benefits

Job summary

Crossroads Turning Points is seeking a dedicated Care Coordinator for our Pueblo, CO unit. The role focuses on coordinating care for program patients within a residential setting, including admissions, assessments, and discharge planning.

All positions require pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health and related field.
• The ability to obtain a Certify Addiction Technician (CAT) certification within 18 months.
• Must have a good understanding of substance use, mental health, and treatment delivery systems.
• Advanced computer skills are required.
• CPR and First-Aid certification (initial training and renewals paid for by agency).
• Must be able to take vital signs, recognize possible medical problems, and refer to the medical staff when necessary.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (must provide a current unofficial DMV driving record upon hire).
• Able to communicate effectively in a multidimensional treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Develop care planning and patient needs assessments.
• Facilitate life skills groups per policy.
• Establish networks with hospitals, state, and community agencies.
• Document admissions, care management, and discharge planning.
• Administer case management assessments and ASI at intake.
• Schedule patient bed dates and transitions of care.
• Assist with intake, transfer, and discharge assessments.
• Collaborate with medical/psychiatric/SUD teams to identify patient needs.
• Assist patients in meeting basic needs from available resources.

Skills

Care coordination

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Substance use knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health

CAT certification plan

Tools

CPR certification

First-Aid certification

Driver's license

MS Office / computer skills

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Pueblo, CO 81008 Salary Range: $20.25 - $20.25 Hourly

Are you looking to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people facing substance use and mental health challenges to build a healthy lifestyle for their long-term recovery. Our dedicated team provides personalized care to ensure an environment that allows healing for anyone who walks through our doors.

We are currently searching for a dynamic individual to become the CARE COORDINATOR for our unit. The Care Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care for the program's patients.

All positions require pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the development of care planning and patient needs assessments.
• Facilitates life skills groups following the CTP policies and procedures.
• Acts as liaison, establishing networks and collaboration with hospitals, the state, community health centers, and human service agencies about patient services and needs.
• Document admissions, care management needs, and discharge planning.
• Administer case management assessments to identify patient needs and ensure the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is completed at intake.
• Organize a schedule of patient bed dates, transitioning levels of care, and consistent communication with the Medicaid Placement Coordinators.
• Assists treatment team with patient intake, transfer, and discharge assessments.
• Collaborating with the facility treatment team (medical, psychiatric, and SUD) in identifying patients’ needs.
• From available resources, assist patients in meeting their basic needs (i.e., clothing, medical, judicial, religious, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health and related field.
• The ability to obtain a Certify Addiction Technician (CAT) certification within 18 months.
• Must have a good understanding of substance use, mental health, and treatment delivery systems.
• Advanced computer skills are required.
• CPR and First-Aid certification (initial training and renewals paid for by agency).
• Must be able to take vital signs, recognize possible medical problems, and refer to the medical staff when necessary.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record (must provide a current unofficial DMV driving record upon hire).
• Able to communicate effectively in a multidimensional treatment program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The candidate must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position is in a residential setting.

Benefits

• Medical (up to 70% paid by employer).
• Dental & Vision Insurance.
• Eight (8) Paid Holidays.
• Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays.
• Career Advancement.
• Retirement 401K with employer match up to 5%.
• Many other benefits.

Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience!

Closing Date: October 2, 2026 or open until filled.

Rate: $20.25 per hour

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO