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Meriter-UnityPoint Health Addiction Care Coordinator NewStart; 1.0FTE, Day Shift in Madison, Wisconsin
13308BRDepartment Name:HSP Newstart- Adult Location:Meriter NewStart Job Description:
The Addiction Care Coordinator plays an important role in Meriter Hospital's efforts to help patients understand and access the treatment options for substance use. Their primary focus is to meet with patients throughout the hospital to help connect them to services after treatment. As a program that supports harm reduction, the Care Coordinator will be empowered to "meet the patient where they are at" to ensure they are connected to whatever treatment they feel ready for.
The day to day of the Care Coordinator will vary greatly depending on the volume of patients and their needs. The ideal candidate is someone that thrives with variety, is able to self-direct with organizing their day, and is capable of communicating with the many different stakeholders involved in a patients care. Depending on the situation they may need to gather information from the staff on the hospital unit, family members of patients, and advocate with community resources to find the right treatment options.
The Addiction Care Coordinator will work closely with a team of two other Addiction Care Coordinators and an Addiction Medicine Doctor. They will receive regular clinical supervision and support from the team at the NewStart Outpatient clinic.
Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team – We’ve been named a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
Visit us at UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/
Required Qualifications:
Associate degree in human services or related fields
1 year experience working with people with substance use disorder.
3 years working in a healthcare setting
Experience with Motivational Interviewing
Eligible to apply for SAC-IT upon hire
Familiarity with the ASAM criteria
Ability to manage multiple ongoing care coordination cases efficiently
Demonstrate understanding of the Disease Model of Addiction and associated relapse risk factors
Practice is informed by a harm reduction approach to client interactions
Exercise good judgment, maintain good interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively.
Effective written and verbal skills allowing communication with physicians, co-workers, other clinic/hospital personnel, as well as the public.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in human services, psychology, social work, or related field
Experiencing using an Electronic Medical Record – ideally EPIC.
SAC-IT, SAC, CSAC, CSW
Working knowledge of Madison community resources
Familiarity with:
Community based support groups
WI Department of Health Services Chapter 75, “Community Substance Abuse Service Standards”
Electronic Health Records
Crisis Prevention/Intervention techniques.
EEO/M/F/D/VAuto req ID:13308BRWeekends:NoZip Code:53719Compensation:$22.79+Job Title:Addiction Care Coordinator NewStart; 1.0FTE, Day ShiftSite Address:1015 Gammon LaneWork Schedule:Day/no weekend or holidayHours Per Week:40Status:Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:1.0