Job DetailsJob Location Colorado Springs, CO Salary Range $25.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Posting Date(s)Start Date 10/11/2024 End Date 11/11/2024 Description Are you 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 lifestyle for their long-term recovery. Our dedicated team provides personalized care to ensure an environment that allows healing for anyone who 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 by the CTP policies and procedures. Acts as liaison, establishing networks and collaboration with hospitals, community health centers, and state and human service agencies about patient services and needs. Document admissions, care management needs, discharge, and discharge planning. Administer case management assessments to identify patient needs and ensure the 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) to identify patients' needs. Using available resources, assist patients in meeting their basic needs (e.g., clothing, medical, judicial, religious, etc.). QualificationsEDUCATION and EXPERIENCE: An associate's degree or bachelor's degree is preferred (human services 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). The employee 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 represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The position is in a residential setting. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent package of benefits:
- Medical (up to 70% paid by employer).
- Dental & Vision Insurance.
- Eight (8) Paid Holidays.
- Two (2) Paid Administrative Holidays.
- Career Advancement.
- Retirement 401K with employer match up to 5%.
- Many other benefits.
Apply online at www.crossroadstp.org under the employment tab. Join a leader in the behavioral health field with over 45 years of experience! Closing Date: November 11, 2024 or open until filled. Rate: $25.00 per hour EOE/M/F/D/V/SO