Substance Use Disorder Coordinator Inpatient - Emergency Dept Administration - FT - Variable

Position Status:
Full time
Shift:
Variable Less than 12 hour shift (United States of America)
Hours per week:
40
Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator provides direct substance use disorder services to patients across the hospital setting. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' substance use needs and identifying appropriate interventions. The SUD Coordinator completes substance use screenings and assessments, interviews patients and family members, and collaborates with interdisciplinary staff and community resources to evaluate the impact of substance use on the patient's physical, psychological, and social functioning. Based on assessment findings, the SUD Coordinator works collaboratively with patients, families, and the treatment team to develop and implement individualized intervention, placement, and discharge plans that support continuity of care and recovery.

Education Qualifications

• Master's Degree M.A., M.S. or related field Required

Experience Qualifications

• 2 years Experience in addiction or counseling services or related field. Preferred
• Medical and/or Social Work experience Preferred
• Experience in substance use disorder cases, assessments, and referrals to all levels of substance use disorder treatments. Preferred
• Experience in group work, case work, and community methodologies Preferred
• Customer service experience Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Case Note Documentation
• Knowledge of organizational strategies and ability to apply those strategies in practice.

Licenses and Certifications

• Licensed Masters Social Worker - KSBSRB Required

What you will do

• Conducts substance use screenings, comprehensive assessments, and determines appropriate discharge placement
• Coordinates substance use disorder services for patients in the Emergency Department and other hospital units as needed
• Utilizing evidence-based practice strategies and techniques to increase engagement of patients and improve care outcomes for high utilizers of acute services
• Interviews patients and family members, reviews medical and psychosocial records, and consults with physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals to assess patient needs and condition
• Provides crisis intervention, counseling, and support to patients and family members when indicated
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary hospital staff to promote effective management and treatment of patients with substance use disorders
• Refers patients to appropriate internal and external services, including detoxification, medical evaluation, treatment programs, social services, and recovery support resources
• Develops, coordinates, and facilitates placement and discharge plans to ensure appropriate follow up care and continuity of services
• Maintains professional levels of productivity, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care related activities in an efficient and effective manner.
• Provides problem solving and leadership in the development of new services which respond to patient care demands.
• Maintains confidentiality and complies with professional ethics according to professional, departmental and organizational standards.
• Actively participates and initiates when appropriate during patient care conferences.
• Provide patient education regarding diagnosis and treatment.
• Provide crisis and/or brief therapeutic interventions for individual, family and group.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• Hybrid

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Handling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Hearing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Kneeling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pushing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Repetitive Motions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking: Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Working Conditions

• Burn: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Dusts: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Other Atmospheric Conditions: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Poor Ventilation, Fumes and/or Gases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Radiant Energy: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Hazards (other): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Vibration: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Wet and/or Humid: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.