Substance Use Programs Admin Coordinator

Heluna-Health; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Heluna Health seeks a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator to coordinate programs at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and affiliated clinics. The role focuses on outreach, program administration, and collaboration with Emergency Medicine and MAT teams to enhance patient engagement in treatment services.

The position requires experience with patients with substance use disorders and strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills, supporting DHS initiatives across sites.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proactive and innovative approach to initiating new programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide comprehensive support to substance use disorder programs at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, its clinics, and DHS.
• Attend frequent meetings at the DHS, hospital, and clinic levels to ensure collaboration.
• Collaborate with Emergency Medicine and MAT teams, including consult services and clinics.
• Facilitate provider participation in SUD initiatives through audits and feedback.
• Reach out to patients to discuss enrollment in treatment services and related programs.
• Visit clinics and hospitals as needed to fulfill duties.
• Initiate and support research related to substance use disorders.
• Assist with administrative tasks within the Department of Emergency Medicine.
• Engage in external trainings to bring new information to the program.
• Attend and contribute to staff meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain confidentiality protocols.
• Demonstrate a courteous and tactful attitude with all contacts.
• Fulfill additional duties to support programs.
• Conduct site visits to affiliated healthcare and partner organizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Proactive initiative

MS Office proficiency

Education

Substance use counselor certification or related clinical degree

Job description

Heluna Health seeks a Substance Use Disorder Coordinator to coordinate programs at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and affiliated clinics. The role focuses on outreach, program administration, and collaboration with Emergency Medicine and MAT teams to enhance patient engagement in treatment services.

The position requires experience with patients with substance use disorders and strong communication, confidentiality, and organizational skills, supporting DHS initiatives across sites.