Care Coordinator: Screening, Brief Intervention & Referral to Treatment (SBIRT PATHS) - 6157 - Community Health Systems : Job Details

With a career at CHR, you can look forward to a respectful workplace, an inclusive culture, and most importantly, a family. A career can mean different things at different workplaces. Apply now to see what it means to us and what it's like to work somewhere your voice is heard, your wellness is a priority, and your success matters.JOB TITLE:Care CoordinatorEMPLOYMENT TYPE:Full-time, 40 hours/week SCHEDULED HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm, one evening a week until 8PMPROGRAM/LOCATION:SBIRT PATHS, East Hartford, CTPC#: 2921ABOUT THE PROGRAM: The Screening, Brief Intervention, & Referral to Treatment Prevention & Access to Treatment Hubs and Services (SBIRT PATHS)The Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment Prevention and Access to Treatment Hubs and Services (SBIRT PATHS) initiative will serve youth ages 12-21 with substance use and/or co-occurring disorders (SUD/COD) to ensure more youth access effective care in a timely way. The SBIRT PATHS initiative will establish a Connecticut (CT) community-based model of co-occurring care for youth that addresses gaps in early substance use (SU) services, prevents the progression of substance use disorders alongside other unmet social needs, and facilitates connections between levels of care. This initiative will expand three evidence-based practices (EBPs) for youth including: Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT), and low-touch Service Coordination using the Wraparound model.Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate as member of multi-disciplinary treatment team
• Track and coordinate client intake, services and referrals as applicable
• Provide assistance to team including coordination of treatment planning and providing daily triage.
• Educate and link individuals to self-help groups, natural support and other resources as needed.
• Assist with linking clients with community support systems and agencies and in obtaining benefits for which they may be qualified: insurance, housing, treatment, representative payee, legal services, medical services, education and employment.
• Maintain careful documentation of contacts and communication to maintain quality services. Complete all required documentation in compliance with agency policy.
• Work as a liaison between agency and other relevant providers and teams to coordinate care for referred clients.
• Assist with scheduling and providing transportation to and from appointments.
• Maintains documentation in compliance with agency and program standards.
• Participates in staff meetings, supervision, training and other meetings as assigned.
• Establish knowledge of cultures and communication styles associated with various groups, particularly oppressed groups, to provide culturally sensitive and competent care.
• Provides crisis intervention and support as clinically indicated.
• Additional duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor's degree in human service-related field required. Experience may be accepted in lieu of education for some positionsExperience: A minimum of two years' related experience preferredLicensure/Certification/Registration: Complete any program specific training required. Complete required annual agency trainings. CPR/First-Aid Certification may be required within 6 months of hire.Why Join CHR? Award-Winning Workplace:

• Proudly recognized as a Top Workplace for 11 consecutive years!

Generous Time Off:

• Enjoy ample paid time off, including a special day off for your birthday!

Retirement Savings:

• Benefit from contributions to your 403b Retirement Plan.

Comprehensive Insurance:

• Competitive premiums with added discounts on pet, auto, and home insurance!

Education & Tuition Support:

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development programs.
• Student loan repayment assistance (Public Service Loan Forgiveness, Nurse Corps, NHSC/HRSA at select sites).
• Exclusive tuition discounts for CHR employees at several local colleges/universities.

Career Development:

• FREE robust training curriculum, featuring our brand-new Clinical Training Series for interactive learning, practical skill enhancement, and professional growth!
• Clinical supervision and/or mentoring available at many programs.
• Internal career fairs: connect with recruiters to discuss your career aspirations and the various opportunities available within our over 80 programs statewide.

Wellness Program:

• Annual wellness stipend.
• FREE 24/7 confidential counseling sessions and a FREE premium subscription to the Calm app, for employees and their families.
• Fun activities like virtual bring-your-pet-to-work lunches, weekly yoga, coloring contests, employee appreciation events, and more!

Employee Involvement:

• Exciting learning collaborative fostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
• Join employee-led resource groups, DEI Council, and Wellness Committee.
• Participate in leadership luncheons with our CEO and various agency committees!

Stay Informed:

• Weekly video updates from our CEO and monthly newsletters to keep you in the loop.

And So Much More:

• Many benefits are available to all staff, regardless of the hours worked, with some subject to eligibility.

Join us at CHR and be part of an exciting, supportive, and dynamic workplace where your growth and well-being are our top priorities!COMPENSATION*:$18.86/hour min, and up commensurate upon experience.*Actual rates are determined at the time of offer and are based off relevant experience, as well as adherence to our internal equity policy. Many of our positions offer program/location differentials and/or sign-on incentives. (Please note, for part-time positions this range would be pro-rated based on hours worked)CHR is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that respects differences and honors the experience of our diverse staff. We encourage women, members of ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with (dis)abilities, and veterans to apply.Take the first step to a meaningful career and apply to CHR today!