Conducts substance use screenings, comprehensive assessments, and works with discharging planner on appropriate patient placement.
Coordinates substance use disorder services for patients.
Utilizing evidence-based practice strategies and techniques to increase engagement of patients and improve care outcomes for high utilizers of acute services.
Interviews patients and family members, reviews medical and psychosocial records, and consults with physicians, nursing staff, and other professionals to assess patient needs and conditions.
Provides crisis intervention, counseling, and support to patients and family members when indicated.
Collaborates with interdisciplinary hospital staff to promote effective management and treatment of patients with substance use disorders.
Refers patients to appropriate internal and external services, including detoxification, medical evaluation, treatment programs, social services, and recovery support resources.
Works with treatment team to develop, coordinate, and facilitate placement and discharge plans to ensure appropriate follow up care and continuity of services.
Maintains professional levels of productivity, coordinates, and prioritizes patient care related activities in an efficient and effective manner.
Provides problem solving and leadership in the development of new services which respond to patient care demands.
Maintains confidentiality and complies with professional ethics according to professional, departmental and organizational standards.
Actively participates and initiates when appropriate during patient care conferences.
Provide patient education regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Provide crisis and/or brief therapeutic interventions for individual, family and group.
Required for All Jobs
Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
Performs other duties as assigned
Patient Facing Options
Position is Patient Facing
Remote Work Guidelines
Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.
Remote Work Capability
Hybrid
Scope
No Supervisory Responsib
Benefits
Health insuranceRemote work options
Additional Information
Position Status:
Full time Shift:
First Shift (Days - Less than 12 hours per shift) (United States of America) Hours per week:
40 Job Information
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
A Brief Overview
The Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator provides direct substance use disorder services to patients across the hospital setting. This position is responsible for conducting comprehensive assessments of patients' substance use needs and identifying appropriate interventions. The SUD Coordinator completes substance use screenings and assessments, interviews patients and family members, and collaborates with interdisciplinary staff and community resources to evaluate the impact of substance use on the patient's physical, psychological, and social functioning. Based on assessment findings, the SUD Coordinator works collaboratively with patients, families, and the treatment team to develop and implement individualized intervention, placement, and discharge plans that support continuity of care and recovery.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree B.A., B.S. or related field Required or
Master's Degree M.A., M.S. or related field Required
Experience Qualifications
4 years Experience in addiction services with a LBSW, LMSW, LMLP, LPC. LAC, LMAC, LCAC may substitute for this work experience. Required
Medical and/or Social Work experience Preferred
Experience in substance use disorder cases, assessments, and referrals to all levels of substance use disorder treatments. Preferred
Experience in group work, case work, and community methodologies Preferred
Customer service experience Preferred
Skills and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Case Note Documentation
Knowledge of organizational strategies and ability to apply those strategies in practice.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Master's Addiction Counselor - KSBSRB Required or
Licensed Addiction Counselor - KSBSRB Required or
Licensed Clinical Addiction Counselor - KSBSRB Required or
Licensed Bachelor Social Worker - KSBSRB Plus 4 years work experience in addiction services or related field Required or
Licensed Masters Social Worker - KSBSRB Plus 4 years work experience in addiction services or related field Required or
Licnesed Masters Level Psychologist - KSBSRB Plus 4 years work experience in addiction services or related field Required or
Licensed Professional Counselor - KSBSRB Plus 4 years work experience in addiction services or related field Required
Stormontvail · Topeka, KS