Substance Use Disorder ( SUD) Coordinator

Christian Community Health Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance

Supplemental Benefits

Life Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

A community health organization in Chicago is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator to design and implement substance abuse prevention programs for patients and community groups. The role includes evaluating needs, coordinating services, and preparing educational materials. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and be a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Full benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies, social work, or related field.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent.
• 2 years preferred experience in SUD treatment center or recovery environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate needs and design substance abuse prevention programs.
• Perform appointment reminder and follow-up calls.
• Complete client paperwork and maintain reporting systems.
• Assist in quality assurance activities and conduct audits.
• Prepare and present educational resources for patients.
• Assist in quality assurance activities and conduct chart audits for MAT/SUD program.
• Coordinate and follow up on patient services, referrals to dental, mental health, etc.
• Prepare and present educational resources for distribution to patients.
• Conduct outreach and link patients to care; attend program meetings and trainings.
• Travel to other clinic locations to meet with patients and trainings.
• Coordinate SUD/MAT services with Population Health, Maternal Health, and Behavioral Health departments.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate and present substance abuse prevention programs.
• Develop relationships with schools, community, media and professionals.
• Prepare and present verbal and written materials clearly.

Skills

Knowledge of substance abuse treatment programs

Communication

Coordination

Quality assurance

Community outreach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies, social work, or related field

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator

Job Summary/Overview

To maintain the coordinated delivery of substance abuse prevention, promotion and education services to the patients we serve, community groups, schools and businesses; and to do other work as required.

Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to

• Evaluate needs and design and implement substance abuse prevention forums and programs. Schedule SUD/MAT service appointments.
• Perform appointment reminder calls and perform follow up calls for missed appointments.
• Complete client paperwork including intakes and screenings. Maintain client level reporting system and perform data entry, as needed.
• Complete required external and internal program reports within timely manner.
• Maintain appropriate documentation in patient’s account to ensure patient charts are in compliance.
• Assist in quality assurance activities and conduct chart audits for MAT/SUD program.
• Coordinate and follow up on patient services, i.e, referrals for dental, mental health, etc.
• Prepare current and updated SUD/MAT educational and informational resources for distribution to patients.
• Conduct outreach and link patients to care.
• Attend all program related meetings and trainings.
• Travel to other clinic locations to meet with patients and trainings.
• Coordinate SUD/MAT services with Population Health, Maternal Health, and Behavioral Health department.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate and present substance abuse prevention programs.
• Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with and between a wide variety of schools, community, media and professional representatives.
• Prepare and present oral and written materials convincingly, clearly and logically.
• Evaluate curricula and other educational materials related to substance abuse prevention.
• Refer the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when needed.
• Able to identify, understand, and diagnose following the ASAM criteria.

Minimal Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies, social work, or related field.
• Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent
• 2 years preferred experience in SUD treatment center, recover home, or recovery environment.
• Working knowledge of the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and substance abuse treatment programs and prevention methods and techniques.
• Willingness to buy into and work under the guidance of our mission statement.

Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Required

Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company)