Care Manager - AAP - Chittenden Clinic

Care Manager - AAP - Chittenden Clinic

Work with clients and community partners as part of a Howard Center team serving individuals receiving medication for opioid use disorders through the Chittenden Clinic/HUB. Carry a full case load and provide supportive counseling and comprehensive case management based on individual client needs. The Chittenden Clinic is one of the largest medication treatment programs for opioid use disorder in the country, serving approximately 1000 patients. Our program and its staff have been recognized regionally and nationally for outstanding performance, high-quality healthcare services, and a patient-centered approach. We use evidence-based interventions and strive to reduce the adverse consequences of substance use, through a harm reduction approach, to support the health and wellbeing of all patients.

Responsibilities:

• Provide supportive counseling and case management
• Partner with all staff of the clinic (medical providers, nurses, administrative staff and members of drop-in team, Intake team etc) to provide person-centered care to clients
• Partner with community groups and treatment partners to coordinate client care and referrals
• Facilitate educational groups
• Provide health home services (in office) to patients as defined by the State Plan Amendment in accordance with the Affordable Care Act.

More about this role from people doing the work: We meet clients where they are at. Some are working towards complete abstinence; others want to reduce their substance use, but do not want to stop using altogether. Our goal is to provide clients with the support, knowledge and tools to determine what their goals are currently, and then guide them toward achieving those goals. We work with clients age 17 to 80+ and they come from all walks of life. Many of them are struggling with housing and transportation and have a hard time just getting to the clinic consistently. Others have been clients for 15+ years, have regained the life they wanted and check in monthly with staff who've supported them throughout the years. Most are in between this range, and the connection a Care Manager makes on a regular basis can move a client's motivation from 'zip' to'very' in a matter of weeks or months. It is exciting to be in a position where one's words, support, and compassion can make a profound difference in a person's life.

Requirements:

• Associates degree required or currently enrolled in associates degree program
• Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) certification required within 6 months of hire
• Rostering required for pre-AAP status
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Licensing Requirement Notice: Vermont regulation mandates that if you do not hold a valid license required for this position then you must be on the Roster of Nonlicensed & Noncertified Psychotherapists before you can be hired for work in this position. If you are not yet on the Roster, please begin the process immediately to avoid delay in hiring. Note this process may take 3-5 days for in-state applications and up to several weeks for out-of-state applications. Instructions can be found on the website for the Vermont Office of Professional Regulation.

Structure: Full time (37.5) Services delivered in office setting and in community AFSCME Union (dues will apply) Non-Exempt Hourly rate starting at $23.68

We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience Benefits: Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible. Two Dental options Vision Insurance Employer 401(k) contributions Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account Childcare Stipend Employee Assistance Program Employee referral program with financial payment Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more! Employee referral bonus, subject to Howard Center policy.

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence. Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.