Substance Use Disorder Coordinator
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Substance Use Disorder Program CoordinatorReports to the Director of Behavioral HealthJob Type: Full-timeBackground: Cahaba Medical Care Foundation is a community health center providing medical, pharmacy, dental, and behavioral health services to diverse underserved communities in Jefferson,Bibb, Perry, Chilton, and Wilcox counties. We are a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home and Joint Commission accredited organization, committed to increasing integration and coordination of behavioral health and primary care. This is an exciting, fast-paced practice with a strong mission and commitment to providing high-quality care.Purpose: The Substance Use Disorder Program Coordinator serves as the Clinical Director of the Substance Use Program, and can oversee, implement, and coordinate all medication-assisted treatment services at the health center. This position reports to the Director of Behavioral.Duties and Responsibilities:* Program oversight & administration* Responsible for daily management and performance of the medication-assisted treatment and substance use disorder (SUD) initiatives of the behavioral health department.* Communication, coordination, and planning within the Substance Use Disorder Program and between all other departments relating to substance use disorder services.* Responsible for reviewing referrals to the Substance Use Disorder program (screening for acuity, coordinating with staff to ensure insurance authorization and scheduling in a timely fashion).Patient care* Work as a direct care outpatient behavioral health clinician* Provide initial assessment, crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and/or short-term intervention for patients.* Triage patient needs and arrange appropriate services for patients.* Record assessments and interventions in patient medical records according to established documentation standards. Develop and implement treatment plans based on presenting problems and clinical diagnosis.Quality improvement & compliance* Maintain Department of Public Health and NCQA PCMH, Joint Commission, and Department of Mental Health requirements for services.* Maintain registries related to patients within the SUD program to ensure quality metrics and patient care standards are maintained.* Conduct monthly SUD chart peer reviews to ensure that clinicians are meeting clinical documentation standards and compliance with CMS regulations.Qualifications and Requirements:* LICSW* 5-7 years experience in direct patient care and mental health/ substance use disorder administration.* Prior department of mental health experience is required.* Proven ability to shift gears at the moment, restructure staffing, scheduling, and billing needs to balance volume* Athena and Google Apps experience preferred.* Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are required.* Excellent ability to collaborate with clinicians and staff at all levels.