Care Coordinator

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor client's behaviors while in treatment for chemical and alcohol abuse and dependency.
• Develop a treatment plan to reduce or eliminate any substance abuse or criminal thinking.
• Make referral appointments to meet mental health or medical needs.
• Work with the Job Developer to build client’s employability or start the process for SSI.
• Document client behavior in group participation and counseling.
• Provide crisis management and counseling services.
• Run group therapies and education sessions in a therapeutic setting.
• Care for client’s emotional needs.
• Coordinate treatment and discharge planning.

Essential Functions

• Provide assessment and participate in the treatment planning with clients.
• Review client chart for completion of all paperwork with appropriate signatures; completing weekly audits each Friday.
• Facilitate discharge planning and community outreach.
• Respond well to emergencies and initiate action as required.
• Record noteworthy events involving client’s activities in the daily record.
• Respond to client complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Check for completion of client orientation by support staff.
• Contact family immediately and set up a schedule of communication for the remainder of treatment if desired by the client.
• Meet with clients individually twice a week at minimum.
• Complete notes for every group and interaction.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Required Education and Experience

• Must possess a High School diploma or a GED.
• Certification as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor by a California Regulatory Agency.
• Candidate must have at least one-year of experience in Drug and Alcohol counseling.
• Familiar with HIPAA/client confidentiality and personal rights.
• Possess a valid License and/or certification in drug and alcohol counseling through an approved Department of Health Care licensing board.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurable under Sierra Health and Wellness Centers automobile insurance policy.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Two to five years of experience in drug and alcohol counseling.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.

Pay Range

The posted pay range is a reasonable estimate that the organization believes in good faith it may pay for this particular job based on the circumstances at the time of posting. This pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Pay may consider several factors including but not limited to internal equity, experience, specialty, training, hours/shifts worked, business need, and education. Pay ranges may be adjusted in the future depending upon many factors including business needs.

Hourly: $29.00 - $35.00