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‑centred 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—including medical providers, nurses, administrative staff, and members of the drop‑in team and intake team—to provide person‑centred 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. 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+ from all walks of life. Many are struggling with housing and transportation and have a hard time just getting to the clinic consistently. Others have been clients for 15+ years and have regained the life they wanted, checking in monthly with staff who supported them through 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 stagnant to very engaged in a matter of weeks or months. It is exciting to be in a position where words, support, and compassion can make a profound difference in a person’s life. Requirements Associate’s degree required or currently enrolled in an associate’s 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 Non‑Licensed Non‑Certified 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 hours) 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 with 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr