Clinical Care Coordinator - Full Time

Gaudenzia, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Excellent Benefits

On The Job Training

Upward mobility

Educational assistance

Job summary

Gaudenzia, Inc. is seeking a care coordination professional in DC who will conduct intake and coordinate services for clients with substance use disorders. The role requires licenses such as LICSW or LPC or equivalent and an associate degree or full certification as an Addictions Counselor.

You will collaborate with clinical staff, develop Recovery Plans, and help clients access next-level care while building strong community linkages and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• DC requires an Associate Degree or full certification as an Addictions Counselor.
• Licenses: LICSW or LPC as applicable in DC.
• Annual 25+ hours of required training per year.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake interviews and orientation to care coordination before discharge.
• Liaise with clinical staff for review and verification of services.
• Complete Recovery Plan in coordination with client and counselor.
• Identify health care and recovery support needs and initiate referrals.
• Assist clients in accessing next level of care and remove barriers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with services (treatment, housing, employment, etc.).
• Establish and maintain care coordination schedule and contact cadence.
• Maintain client records and complete required documentation.

Skills

Care coordination

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Outreach

Education

Associate Degree

Bachelors Degree

Masters Degree

CAC Certification

Job description

We need hope-bringers and changemakers - because the work we all do matters. Join a team that shows up for each other as much as we show up for our clients. At Gaudenzia, your purpose fuels progress - for yourself and others.

Gaudenzia's Mission:

Gaudenzia's Mission is to promote long-term recovery by providing comprehensive treatment and support to people with substance use disorder, co-occurring mental health disorders, and related conditions, regardless of individual circumstances.

Qualifications

D.C. Education/ Licensure Requirements: Education and Training: A minimum of an Associate Degree or full certification as an Addictions Counselor. Employee must have successfully completed annual training requirements of 25 hours or more per year. For DC must possess the following licenses or certifications: LICSW or LPC

Experience

• Associates Degree: Five (5) years
• Bachelors Degree: Three (3) years
• Masters Degree: Two (2) years
• Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC): Five (5) years

What You'll Do At Gaudenzia

• Responsible for conducting intake interview and orientation to care coordination, with client prior to discharge from residential level of care.
• Responsible for liaison with clinical staff for review and verification of recommended services, referral to clinically recommended level of care, and collateral contact information.
• Completion of Recovery Plan in coordination with client and primary clinical counselor.
• Responsible for identifying health care and recovery support needs with client and initiating referrals.
• Responsible for assisting clients in getting to the next level of care (if applicable) by removing barriers, providing reminders, and conducting outreach when appropriate.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with services and programs. These linkages will include but are not limited to treatment, health care, employment, legal, housing, child welfare, social services, peer-support providers, etc.
• Establish and maintain care coordination services and contact schedule.
• Maintains client records and completes all other required documentation.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay - Excellent Benefits - On The Job Training - Upward mobility - Educational assistance to help you grow with us in this life saving field!

For more details please visit our website: https://www.gaudenzia.org/careers/

Gaudenzia is proud to be an employer of choice - and a treatment provider of choice - in the substance use and co-occurring disorders treatment field. We work hard to foster an inclusive, supportive environment where our employees and clients always feel safe and welcome.

Our Agency is committed to the principles of equal employment. We believe in fostering a positive work environment in which every employee is treated with respect. Our staff hiring and recruitment practices are grounded in fairness, transparency, and merit. All employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, relevant skills, experience, and alignment with our mission and values. We actively recruit from a broad range of educational and professional backgrounds to attract the most qualified candidates, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without preference or discrimination. Our process uses consistent and clear evaluation criteria to support objective decision-making. By emphasizing accountability, efficiency, and integrity throughout every stage—from job posting to onboarding—we build a workforce defined by excellence, professionalism, and commitment to our shared purpose. Gaudenzia is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.