Residential SUD Care & Transition Specialist

Cumberland River Behavioral Health; London (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cumberland River Behavioral Health is seeking a Care Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary residential substance use treatment team. You will assess, intervene in crises, and connect clients to medical, behavioral health, housing, and social services within and beyond the CRBH system.

Responsibilities include intakes, transitions between care levels (3.5–1.0), authorizations, referrals, and aftercare planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree with licensure preferred.
• Experience with ASAM levels of care required.
• Submit to background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings and intakes for residential clients entering SUD services.
• Complete transitions between levels of care from 3.5 to 1.0.
• Manage MCO authorizations for each client.
• Conduct reviews for authorizations for each client.
• Complete referrals to psychiatric, medical, social, educational and other support services.
• Obtain Releases of Information within 24 hours of admission.
• Initiate contact with providers within 72 hours to verify services.
• Document care coordination in the clinical record and treatment plan.
• Coordinate with outside providers to monitor progress and continuity of care.
• Develop aftercare plans and arrange follow-up appointments.

Skills

Oral and Written Communication Skills

Good judgment, tact, diplomacy andcomp

Diversity and relationship-building

Behavioral Health Concepts

ASAM levels of care knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Sociology/Social Work/Human Services

Master's Degree in Human Services (licensure preferred)

Job description

Cumberland River Behavioral Health is seeking a Care Coordinator to join a multidisciplinary residential substance use treatment team. You will assess, intervene in crises, and connect clients to medical, behavioral health, housing, and social services within and beyond the CRBH system.

Responsibilities include intakes, transitions between care levels (3.5–1.0), authorizations, referrals, and aftercare planning.