Substance Use Services Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

South Central Mental Health is recruiting for a full time Substance Use Disorder Services Coordinator that will develop, oversee and provide SUD services in our Andover, Augusta, and El Dorado offices. This individual will provide clinical supervision to assigned program staff and develop community partnerships with the courts, law enforcement, and public schools so as to improve and enhance services to better meet community needs. This position provides direct care to clients. $2,000 sign on bonus.

Responsibilities:

1. Have solid knowledge of all state requirements and changes and make sure that these are implemented. Will be in charge of SUD audit.
2. Will complete any needed changes to the state or corrective action plans.
3. Will complete QAs for SUD department on a weekly basis.
4. Will market services to community partners.
5. Will work to see that resources are utilized as efficiently as possible, working toward SUD program breaking even or seeing a profit.
6. Will supervise other SUD counselors and SUD front office and complete their evaluations, holding them accountable for the expectations outlined in the evaluation.
7. Will attend state meetings regarding Alcohol and Drug and send report to clinical department after each meeting.
8. Will be in charge of working with insurances and investigating and resolving any issues that arise regarding approval or payment of services.
9. Will pursue additional funding services as they may arise and communicate the requirements and work with clinical director regarding these possibilities.
10. Will continue to provide treatment to consumers in SUD services.
11. Will work with clinical coordinators to integrate services between departments.
12. Will ensure the use of appropriate group curriculum and programming and implement best practices in the field.
13. Other duties, as assigned.

Physical, Educational, and Personal Requirements:

Physical: Hear, speak and write English clearly. Vision adequate to observe clients and make chart entries.

Education: Defined by license type; LMAC or LCAC

Personal: Detail oriented, good interpersonal skills, good communication skills, and good problem solving skills.

Other: Must have a valid driver’s license and meet agency insurance guidelines as this position requires ability to drive to agency centers and local community partner sites in order to meet the needs of consumers and the community.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Have at least a LMAC or LCAC, LAC preferred. Preferred to have 4 years of experience working in a community mental health center or similar facility.
• Have a basic understanding of Quality Improvement protocol.
• Pass a criminal background and drivers license check to the satisfaction of SCMH.

This description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add to or change the duties at any time. SCMHCC is an equal opportunity employer.