Part-Time Services Coordinator - Liberation House, Stamford CT at Liberation Programs Inc.

Stamford, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case management, Substance abuse counseling, Care coordination, Authorization processing, Psycho-educational group facilitation, Medication assisted treatment, Wellness recovery action plans, Documentation, Interpersonal skills, Communication skills, Cross cultural skills, Mental health support, Client advocacy, Discharge planning

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Who We Are: Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year. Our Mission: Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness. Job Purpose/Function: Under the direction of the Program Director, creates and maintains an appropriate linkage system with various community agencies to assist clients in obtaining entitlements and other basic needs including housing, job placement and vocational training, medical services, transportation, education, money management, and life skills. The Services Coordinator supports and enhances the client’s engagement in treatment and also plays an essential role in case management. Major Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Complete and file Authorization Forms for prospective and current residential clients 2. Coordinate care with counselors and discharge planner to ensure that authorizations are documented correctly 3. Review all initial and con-current authorization forms for accuracy and completeness. 4. Tracks waivers through the system until prior authorization is received 5. Assist in completion of applications, authorizations and other paperwork that may be necessary to access entitlements or resources 6. Assist with care coordination with other community providers 7. Facilitate psycho-educational groups when assigned by supervisor 8. Attend all program staff meetings to promote care coordination with medical and clinical staff 9. Upload all completed authorizations to clients charts 10. Ensure that all discharge plans are completed in a timely manner 11. Coordinate activities with external agencies such as CSSD to ensure all documentation needed for plan of care is received and documented in a timely manner. 12. Attend training sessions, in service seminars, and workshops and staff meetings 13. Become familiar with 1115 Waiver requirements and ASAM criteria 14. Meet individually with clients to compile accurate information to ensure client is receiving the appropriate time needed to be successful in his recovery process. 15. Performs other duties as assigned. Education and Experience Required: * CAC or License Eligible- Has obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field such as Case Management, Human Services, Social Work, Mental Health or Behavioral Health Counseling preferred * Recovery Coach Professional (RCP) designation considered * Two to three years of experience in the provision of case management services in the substance abuse or mental health field * Experience navigating the CT system of care for Medicaid Members and uninsured individuals * Experience creating Wellness Recovery Action Plans (WRAP). * Experience with Medication Assisted Treatments and practices (MATs) * Must have a work history that demonstrates the ability to get work accomplished on time * Must have strong oral and written communications skills along with the interpersonal skills to work effectively at all levels of the organization and its stakeholders * Cross Cultural Skills and experience with culturally diverse populations * Bi-Lingual Skills preferred What We Offer: * Competitive Compensation * Employee Assistance Program * Flexible Spending Accounts for Health, Dependent Care, Parking and Transit * 401K with Match * Tuition Reimbursement * Generous Paid Time Off Policy * HRSA Student Loan Forgiveness Participant * Supportive Work Environment

Responsibilities

The Services Coordinator manages client linkages to community resources, including housing, vocational training, and medical services to support treatment engagement. They are also responsible for completing authorization paperwork, facilitating psycho-educational groups, and coordinating care with clinical staff.