CARE COORDINATOR STIRT 3470 Baltimore - Pueblo

Crossroads Turning Points Inc; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

401K with employer match

Job summary

Crossroads Turning Points Inc in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Care Coordinator to coordinate care for program patients in a residential setting. The role supports admissions, care management, and discharge planning while collaborating with medical and behavioral health teams.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field and the ability to obtain CAT certification within 18 months. CPR/First Aid certification is provided by the agency, and driving is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Ability to obtain CAT certification within 18 months.
• Strong understanding of substance use, mental health, and treatment delivery systems.
• Advanced computer skills are required.
• CPR and First-Aid certification; paid renewals.
• Must take vital signs and refer to medical staff as needed.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• Effective communication in a multidimensional treatment program.

Responsibilities

• Develop care planning and patient needs assessments.
• Facilitate life skills groups per policy.
• Liaise with hospitals, state agencies, and community health centers.
• Document admissions, care management, and discharge planning.
• Administer case management assessments and ASI at intake.
• Schedule patient bed dates and transitions of care with Medicaid coordinators.
• Assist treatment team with intake, transfer, and discharge assessments.
• Collaborate with medical, psychiatric, and SUD teams to identify patient needs.
• Help patients meet basic needs using available resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Advanced computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in behavioral health

Tools

Electronic records (EMR)

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