SBIRT Coordintaor

Detroit Recovery Project; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k with Company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA)

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Detroit Recovery Project is seeking an experienced SBIRT Coordinator to support screening activities for 12–21 year olds across Detroit and Wayne County. The role involves coordinating outreach, facilitating screenings, brief interventions, and warm handoffs to treatment and community resources.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience with SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing, and working with youth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in guidance and counseling, psychology, social work, education, public health administration, or related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the daily operations of outreach programming including managing schedules, staffing, and community requests.
• Coordinate and support SBIRT screening activities for youth and young adults in community, school, health care, and outreach settings.
• Conduct SBIRT screenings using approved screening tools after completing required training.
• Provide education and brief interventions using Motivational Interviewing and other evidence‑based approaches within training scope.
• Identify individuals who may benefit from additional services.
• Facilitate warm handoffs and referrals to treatment and follow up; coordinate with Youth Services team.
• Participate in community outreach, including street outreach and events.
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, schools, community organizations, and partners.
• Maintain accurate documentation of screenings, interventions, referrals, and follow‑ups in the EHR and required systems.
• Assist with data collection, program tracking, quality improvement, and grant reporting.
• Participate in staff meetings, case coordination, training, supervision, and program evaluation activities.
• Support youth‑focused educational workshops, prevention activities, and substance‑free community events.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow DRP policies and regulations.
• Perform other duties related to SBIRT program implementation.

Skills

SBIRT coordination

Outreach program management

Client engagement

Communication skills

Record keeping

Data collection

Education

High school diploma/GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EMR/EHR

Microsoft Office Suite

Program management software

Job description

Are you ready to support the implementation of Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) services for adolescents and young adults ages 12–21 throughout Detroit and Wayne County? If so, join our team as we are seeking an experienced and mission-driven SBIRTCoordinator to support the growth and daily operations of the SBIRT program and Youth Services department at Detroit Recovery Project.

Who We Are:

Detroit Recovery Project, Inc. (DRP) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that provides outpatient recovery support services for individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. We treat the whole person through our integrated programs of primary medical and behavioral healthcare.

Our program philosophy is rooted in developing a healthy recovery ecosystem for individuals seeking long-term recovery. Through strong therapeutic relationships with our clients and helping them understand the underlying social and emotional issues that drive substance use, the recovery ecosystem focuses on five key areas:

Health & Wellness
Spirituality
Employment
Education/Training
Family & Recovery Support

What We’re Looking For:

Detroit Recovery Project is seeking an experienced SBIRT Coordinatorto help coordinate screening activities at DRP locations, schools, community centers, outreach sites, and community events while connecting individuals who need additional services to appropriate behavioral health, substance use, and primary care resources.

This is a position that requires strong communication, organization, relationship-building, and outreach skills.

Compensation Range:

This position is supported through grant funding. As a result, compensation is determined by the grant budget and may fall within a designated pay rate or range set by that funding source and is subject to change based on grant sustainability. Currently, the pay rate for this role is $26.44 per hour. This position is classified as hourly non-exempt and is eligible for overtime compensation.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Oversee and lead the daily operations of outreach programming including managing schedules, staffing, and community requests.
• Coordinate and support SBIRT screening activities for youth and young adults in community, school, health care, and outreach settings.
• Conduct or assist with age‑appropriate substance use screenings using approved SBIRT screening tools after completing required training.
• Provide education and brief interventions using Motivational Interviewing and other evidence‑based approaches within the scope of training.
• Identify individuals who may benefit from additional substance use, behavioral health, primary care, or social services.
• Facilitate warm handoffs and referrals to treatment and community resources and follow up to help reduce barriers to care; while coordinating with other Youth Services team members.
• Participate in community outreach, including street outreach and community events.
• Build positive relationships with youth, families, schools, community organizations, peer recovery coaches, health care providers, and other partners.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of screenings, interventions, referrals, follow‑up activities, and participant services in the electronic health record and other required systems.
• Assist with data collection, program tracking, quality improvement, and grant reporting requirements.
• Participate in staff meetings, case coordination, training, supervision, and program evaluation activities.
• Support youth‑focused educational workshops, prevention activities, support groups, and substance‑free community activities.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow DRP policies, trauma‑informed practices, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Perform other duties related to the successful implementation of the SBIRT program.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in guidance and counseling, psychology, social work, education, business or public health administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem‑solving skills.

Experience working with youth, young adults, families, behavioral health, substance use services, community programs, outreach, peer support, health care, or social services preferred.

Lived experience with recovery or experience working within the recovery community is valued.

• Ability to communicate effectively, collaborate across teams, and build strong working relationships with community partners.
• Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential or sensitive information.

Ability to engage individuals respectfully and work effectively with diverse communities.

Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Ability to travel between DRP, school, community, and outreach locations throughout Wayne County.

Peer Recovery Coach/Mentor, Community Health Worker, Mental Health First Aid, or similar training is preferred.

Experience with substance use prevention, SBIRT, Motivational Interviewing, behavioral health, youth services, or community outreach is preferred.

Familiarity with Detroit and Wayne County community resources is preferred.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and program management software.
• Experience with Electronic Health or Medical Records systems (EMR/EHR) preferred.
• Ability to successfully pass all pre‑employment checks including drug‑screenings.

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Valid and unrestricted Driver’s License.
• Reliable transportation with current automobile insurance meeting agency policy requirements.

What’s in it for you:

• A collaborative environment with clinical and program leadership.
• Training in SBIRT, approved screening tools, Motivational Interviewing, brief intervention and brief treatment models, trauma‑informed care, documentation, data collection, and referral processes.
• Opportunities to engage in innovative community‑based healthcare initiatives.
• Flexible work schedules that may include community outreach activities and occasional evening or weekend events.

Full comprehensive benefits available to full‑time employees:

• Medical
• Vision
• 401k with Company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF & HRSA*)
• Pet Insurance

*HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness is specific to positions approved by the HRSA Program.

The COVID‑17 Vaccination is strongly encouraged but not required for employment with Detroit Recovery Project.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

Detroit Recovery Project is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another