What are the responsibilities and job description for the CARE COORDINATOR-SBHI position at Premier Health Partners?
General Summary/Responsibilities
The Care Coordinator functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team providing services for persons with an
alcohol and/or other drug Substance Abuse Disorder diagnosis. The primary responsibilities of the care coordinator
include: 1) Support adherence to the patient’s treatment and recovery plan; 2) Manage successful care transitions;
management and communication skills.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional Requirements
▪ Type of degree: Social Work, Counseling or related field
▪ Area of study or major: Human and/or social services
▪ Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
▪ Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ CDCA or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) or higher or a Bachelor Level
LSW or LPC.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: 3-6 months experience in the mental health and/or drug and
alcohol field
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: 1-2 years’ experience in the mental health and/or drug and alcohol field
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
▪ Working knowledge of mental health, drug and alcohol, and other community agencies and resources.
▪ Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking and ability to communicate in writing.
▪ Excellent organizational skills.
▪ Must be physically and mentally able to competently deal with verbally and physically aggressive patients
▪ Computer keyboarding or typing skills recommended
▪ Knowledge of the behavioral health field and best practices
The Care Coordinator functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary care team providing services for persons with an
alcohol and/or other drug Substance Abuse Disorder diagnosis. The primary responsibilities of the care coordinator
include: 1) Support adherence to the patient’s treatment and recovery plan; 2) Manage successful care transitions;
- Engagement in care; 4) Services may be delivered by phone, telehealth, face-to-face at the office, in the home, or
management and communication skills.
Education
Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree
Additional Requirements
▪ Type of degree: Social Work, Counseling or related field
▪ Area of study or major: Human and/or social services
▪ Preferred educational qualifications: N/A
▪ Position specific testing requirement: N/A
Licensure/Certification/Registration
▪ CDCA or Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II) or higher or a Bachelor Level
LSW or LPC.
Experience
Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
Prior job title or occupational experience: 3-6 months experience in the mental health and/or drug and
alcohol field
Prior specific functional responsibilities: N/A
Preferred experience: 1-2 years’ experience in the mental health and/or drug and alcohol field
Other experience requirements: N/A
Knowledge/Skills
▪ Working knowledge of mental health, drug and alcohol, and other community agencies and resources.
▪ Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking and ability to communicate in writing.
▪ Excellent organizational skills.
▪ Must be physically and mentally able to competently deal with verbally and physically aggressive patients
▪ Computer keyboarding or typing skills recommended
▪ Knowledge of the behavioral health field and best practices
