Substance Use Care Coordinator

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, or a related human services field.
• Two years full-time or equivalent experience working with adults and children at risk
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

• Enrolled in a Master’s Program in a related field and have professional experience in substance use. 

• Face-to-face assessment interviews with clients to determine their level of substance abuse needs.
• Accompany clients to & links them with community resources, as needed.
• Counsel clients and family members, when appropriate, on relevant clinical issues.
• Continuous outreach to all clients in caseload.
• Advocate for clients, such as assisting with locating treatment facilities or halfway houses
• Complete applications for services and discuss client needs with their provider(s).
• Coordinate provider care i.e. psychiatrists, therapists, medication clinics, and external services such as hospitals,
• social service agencies, and/or housing agencies.
• Monitors the treatment process to ensure required services are provided in a timely manner.
• Attend staff and community meetings.
• Documentation including progress notes, progressive reviews, and other reports, on multiple platforms.
• Complete an extensive monthly report to convey data to DCF.
• Conduct assessments, as instructed, as part of client's medical records.
• Daily entries into Credible (EHR) schedule and COC module.

• Must be in good physical condition with no restrictions of movement. 
• Must be able to apply Therapeutic Effective Aggression Management (CPI/CARE) Techniques without limitations.

• Professional healthcare office and clinical environment
• Frequent interaction with leadership, clinical staff, and regulatory bodies
• May require participation in audits, inspections, or urgent compliance matters

• Effectiveness of quality improvement initiatives and outcomes
• Compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards
• Accuracy and timeliness of reporting and audits
• Reduction of risk and incident trends
• Collaboration with leadership and department teams
• Organizational readiness for surveys and inspections

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability coverage
• Voluntary benefit options
• 401(k) with employer match

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Because of the work we do in the community, a full background check is required for all staff.

We are a drug free employer.

South County Mental Health Center, Inc is an EOE.