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Care Coordinator

Austin, Texas, United States · On-site

Mid level

Benefits: 401(k) Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Position: Care Coordinator (BSW, LCSW, LMSW, LCDC preferred) Job Summary: As a Care Coordinator on our team, you will play a vital role in assisting clie…

Skills: Substance Use Assessment, Motivational Interviewing, Crisis Intervention, Care Planning, Risk Assessment

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Care Coordinator

Sobering Center Austin

Austin, Texas, United States • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
  • 401(k), Employee discounts, Health insurance, Paid time off
  • Posted 98d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Care Coordinator assesses clients in a sobering center to develop recovery plans and connect them with substance use treatment services. They provide crisis intervention, manage safety risks, and assist clients with activities of daily living.

Requirements

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Social Work is preferred, along with a valid Texas Driver's License and BLS certification. Experience in emergency rooms or addiction treatment settings is highly desired.

Full job description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Employee discounts
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
Position: Care Coordinator (BSW, LCSW, LMSW, LCDC preferred)
Job Summary: As a Care Coordinator on our team, you will play a vital role in assisting clients in their journey towards harm reduction and recovery. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide compassionate care, support, and intervention strategies to individuals who have been engaged in public intoxication. Your primary objective will be to assess and address clients' unique needs and challenges and be able to motivate, engage, and connect clients with the next step of their journey.

Summary Specific to Job:
· Complete discharges of clients leaving the center.
· Conduct substance use assessment on clients discharging from the Sobering Center.
· Develop care and recovery plan for persons who request assistance.
· Provide education and brief intervention to individuals with identified need using motivational interviewing techniques to facilitate engagement in SUD related services.
· Coordinate with area service providers to assist clients identified with high-risk substance use to gain access to substance use treatment services.
· Connect clients to appropriate community resources.
· Assist clients in overcoming barriers to treatment such as transportation and lack of insurance, enrolling clients into MAP when required.
· Conduct risk assessments to identify and manage safety concerns, including relapse, self-harm, or suicidal ideation.
· Implement crisis intervention strategies and safety planning to stabilize clients in emergencies.
· Collect and enter client information into database.
· Maintain accurate, timely documentation of client assessments, care plans, progress notes, and referrals.
· Assist clients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including toileting, mobility, and personal hygiene needs, while ensuring their dignity, safety, and collaboration with the medical team.
· Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications:
· Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work preferred.
· Emergency room or healthcare setting experience preferred.
· Must independently obtain and maintain a valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification prior to and throughout employment.
· Hold a valid Texas Driver’s License (required).
Ability to:
· Proven experience working with individuals who struggle with addiction, preferably in an emergency room or substance abuse treatment setting.
· Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish rapport, engage clients, and build therapeutic alliances.
· Ability to QCC and supervise social work interns, preferred.
· Comfortable working in a harm reduction setting.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Knowledge of community resources and services.
· Demonstrate organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
· Flexibility to adapt to a dynamic work environment and collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
· Excellent assessment skills.
· Sensitive to issues of diversity.
· Bilingual preferred (Spanish).
· Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing, Stages of Change, Mental Health 1st Aid and Mental Health Awareness.

Related keywords

BSWLCSWLMSWLCDCHarm ReductionSobering CenterMotivational InterviewingSUD ServicesBasic Life SupportBLS CertificationCrisis InterventionSafety PlanningActivities of Daily LivingADLsStages of ChangeMental Health First Aid

About Sobering Center Austin

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Providing Diversion, Safe Sobering, Intervention, and Connection to Services Since 2018

Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
LinkedIn followers
242

The Sobering Center enhances public health and safety by providing a safe place for publicly intoxicated individuals to sober up as an alternative to the emergency room or jail and, where appropriate, to provide a bridge to recovery.

Offices: 1213 Sabine St, Austin, Texas 78701, US

HospitalHealth CareNon ProfitMedicalMental Health
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About Sobering Center Austin

LinkedInVisit site

Providing Diversion, Safe Sobering, Intervention, and Connection to Services Since 2018

Industry
Non-profit Organization Management
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Austin, Texas
LinkedIn followers
242

The Sobering Center enhances public health and safety by providing a safe place for publicly intoxicated individuals to sober up as an alternative to the emergency room or jail and, where appropriate, to provide a bridge to recovery.

Offices: 1213 Sabine St, Austin, Texas 78701, US

HospitalHealth CareNon ProfitMedicalMental Health
View all jobs at Sobering Center Austin

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