Care Coordinator

Full Time
Pueblo, CO 81004
$18.54 an hour
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Job description

Looking to find personal and professional fulfillment? At Crossroads Turning Points, our employees have an opportunity to make a difference every day by helping people facing substance use and mental health challenges build a healthy lifestyles for their long-term recovery. Our dedicated team provides personalized care to ensure an environment that allows healing for anyone that walks through our doors.

We are currently searching for a dynamic individual to become the CARE COORDINATOR for our unit. This position provides care coordination for the patients in the program.

All positions require pre-employment drug screening and background checks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Responsible for the development of care planning and patient needs assessments.

Facilitates life skills groups in accordance with the CTP policies and procedures.

Acts as liaison establishing networks and collaboration with hospitals, community health centers, state, and human service agencies in relation to patient services and needs.

Document admissions, care management needs, discharge, and discharge planning.

Administer case management assessments to identify patient needs and assist with assuring Addiction Severity Index (ASI) is completed at intake.

Organize a schedule of patient bed dates, transitioning levels of care, and consistent communication with the Medicaid Placement Coordinators.

Assists treatment team with patient intake, transfer, and discharge assessments.

Collaborating with the facility treatment team (medical, psychiatric, and SUD) in identifying patients’ needs.

Assist patients in meeting their basic needs (i.e. clothing, medical, judicial, religious, etc.) from available resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health and/or related field.

The ability to obtain a Certify Addiction Technician (CAT) certification within 18 months.

Other:

  • Must have a good understanding of substance use, mental health, and treatment delivery systems.
  • Advanced computer skills are required.
  • CPR and first-aid certification. (Initial training and renewals paid for by agency).
  • Must be able to take vital signs, recognize possible medical problems and refer to the medical staff when necessary.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record (must provide a current unofficial DMV driving record upon hire).
  • Able to communicate effectively in a multidimensional treatment program.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to assist other employees in moving clients.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position is located in a residential setting.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits:

  • Student Loan Forgiveness (certain restrictions apply)
  • Medical (employer pays almost 70% of the cost)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Eight (8) Paid Holidays
  • Two (2) Paid Adm Holidays
  • Jury Duty Leave
  • Military/Reserve Duty Leave
  • Family/Medical Leave
  • Modified PTO (cash payout x emp leave)
  • 401K (with company match)
  • AFLAC (optional)
  • Growth opportunities
  • Free Long-Term Disability
  • Free Clinical Supervision
  • Free Life Insurance (three times your annual salary)
  • Free Sam’s Club Membership
  • Flexible Spending Account (optional)

Apply online at www.crossroadstp.org under the employment tab.

Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 43 years of experience!

Closing Date:

June 14, 2023 or open until filled

Rates:

$18.54 per hour (Full Time)


EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

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