Substance Use Care Coordinator for SAIOP & Group Therapy

Appalachian Mountain Health; Tulula (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Appalachian Mountain Health in North Carolina is seeking a Substance Use Care Coordinator to support SAIOP services and coordinate care across levels of patient care. You will assist the SAIOP Counselor, organize daily groups, and help ensure smooth group delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with LCAS, CRA, and clinical staff, maintaining documentation in the electronic health record, and adhering to policies and ethics while supporting patients in recovery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
• 2+ years’ experience in Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment field.

Responsibilities

• Work with LCAS to help deliver SAIOP services, including UDS, facilitating group and coverage for LCAS.
• Co-facilitate SAIOP groups weekly with the program counselor.
• Support patients in accessing care resources including referrals to behavioral health programming, dental care, detox, recovery services, and crisis services when appropriate.
• Remind patients of scheduled group therapy and other appointments; track SAIOP hours and refer to step down services.
• Adhere to AMH policies and procedures; maintain respectful environment and ethical communication with staff and patients.
• Attend mandatory AMH meetings and Behavioral Health Team meetings.
• Coordinate services with the Community Resource Advocate to improve stability; refer to CRA for needed resources.
• Collaborate with AMH teammates to provide wrap around services to enhance patient care.
• Maintain the CADC/CADC-I license.
• Ensure timely, accurate documentation in the patient’s medical record for each encounter.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Electronic Health Records

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Appalachian Mountain Health in North Carolina is seeking a Substance Use Care Coordinator to support SAIOP services and coordinate care across levels of patient care. You will assist the SAIOP Counselor, organize daily groups, and help ensure smooth group delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with LCAS, CRA, and clinical staff, maintaining documentation in the electronic health record, and adhering to policies and ethics while supporting patients in recovery.