Care Coordinator - Acute

Job Description

Job Description

Care Coordinator – Acute Care

• Salary Range: $24.04 - $33.66 per hour, based on relevant years of experience
• Location: Fort Collins, CO at our Longview Campus
• Status: Full-time, 40/hrs. week
• Hours: Thursday - Saturday 8am-8:30pm, and every other Wednesday 8am-4:30pm

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.  Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekends and holidays . 

The salary range for this position is SummitStone’s good faith belief and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation for this position at the time of the posting. SummitStone may ultimately offer more or less than the posted range. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including the applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves.

Role Overview:

Responsible for providing care coordination services to individuals transitioning from acute care settings. This role supports clients in meeting recovery goals through education, outreach, and connection to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and additional community-based supports. Clients may be referred from emergency departments, primary care, crisis response teams, behavioral health providers, acute care facilities, and community health partners.

Essential Duties:

• Provide care coordination services on behalf of and in collaboration with clients.
• Engage with community partners including emergency departments, primary care, acute care systems, crisis response teams, and behavioral health teams to support continuity of care.
• Outreach clients on a referral and/or cold outreach basis.
• Participate in Certified Addiction Specialist coursework.
• Collaborate with SummitStone staff and the Colorado Opioid Synergy Larimer and Weld (CO-SLAW) network.
• Assist clients in navigating healthcare and community systems to promote successful discharge and follow-up care.
• Assess client needs and collaborate with acute care teams to determine appropriate post-discharge services and supports.
• Coordinate with internal teams and community agencies to identify resources, address service gaps, and support continuity of care.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or completion of G.E.D required
• At least one year of experience in care coordination or case management within the mental health field, substance use disorder field, or program area required
• Experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders
• Experience navigating systems of care
• A desire to work with historically marginalized communities

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Colorado driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire required; must maintain a clean driving record. This role requires occasional travel to client homes and community partner sites
• CAT, CAS, CAC III, LAC or willingness to pursue preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors (BA/BS) Degree in psychology, social work or related field from accredited College or University preferred
• Demonstrated experience working in a community-based behavioral health setting, providing direct support or services to individuals with mental health and/or substance use challenges preferred
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

SummitStone will take into consideration a combination of an applicant’s education, training, skills, experiences, and other job-related information and how relevant those are to SummitStone’s needs, aspirations, organizational priorities, and the evolving needs and delivery of services to the community that it serves. The position posting describes the minimum and preferred qualifications for position and, beyond those, the candidate is responsible for making a compelling case in support of their application.

At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can be their authentic self. We actively seek team members with a variety of backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we honor the whole self—embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language, and the many intersections of identity. We invite everyone to be part of our journey and proudly serve as an equal opportunity employer.

Please visit summitstone.org for more information about who we are.

Total Rewards

At SummitStone Health Partners, we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our team members. Eligibility and pro-rated benefit levels are based on FTE (full-time equivalent) status.

Below are some of the benefits we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
• Mental health and wellness resources
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Health & Safety Requirement

All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season

Reach Out

SummitStone will provide persons with disabilities with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.

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