Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse

HIRING CARE COORDINATOR

Position: Care Coordinator

Locations: Santa Fe Springs, South Gate, Long Beach

Salary: $21.00 - $28.00 (hourly) Depending on education, experience, skillset and hiring site.

Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, the Care Coordinator will facilitate patient care by assessing with patient needs, evaluating treatment options, creating treatment plans, coordinating care, and assist with locating and securing housing needs.

Essential Job Functions:

• Complete intake and assessment process for assigned patients
• Provide patients with treatment and therapy schedule
• Document all services into EHR within required turnaround time
• Collaborate with Clinical Team for Case Conferencing
• Complete documentation for authorization and submit to QA Specialist
• Work with Cohorts on admissions/transitions and step downs
• Follow and provide consistent communications with policy and procedures
• Coordinates referrals and linkages to housing, mental health, substance abuse, medical, and various social service providers as needed for the individual.
• Develop a comprehensive housing procurement, financial and self-sufficiency case management plan with clients
• Assist in locating and securing housing appropriate to their needs
• Conduct screenings, and assessments to provide linkage to care
• Monitor cases by verifying attendance, observing, evaluating treatments and response
• Maintains records by reviewing case notes, logging events and progress;
• Enter acquired documentation into LA County HMIS system as necessary
• Provides monitoring of service providers including routine follow-up with the individuals service providers to assess provision of services per the person centered plan
• Attends scheduled team meetings, community and hospital-based referral and/or discharge planning meetings
• Provide on call crisis management support
• Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Qualifications:

• Minimum two years of case management in treatment modality;
• Minimum two years of experience in the direct provision of counseling, education, case management human services agency, preferably with substance abuse, mental health, or public health activities;
• Minimum one year of securing housing in case management;
• Must be able to pass a criminal history background screening and receive clearance from the County of Los Angeles Probation Department; as well as maintain a yearly CPR Certification, First Aide Certification, physical exam, and Tuberculosis test results;
• Must be willing or currently registered as an AOD Counselor and will maintain requirements;
• Valid California Driver’s License and proof of personal auto insurance is required.

Education:

• Associates Degree in human services or in related field or higher preferred;

Must be able to pass the following pre-employment screenings:

• Background check, including criminal history (LA CADA considers all applicants equally and will take into account each applicant’s individual life circumstances).
• Drug and health screen, including negative TB test
• Employment and education verification

The Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse (L.A. CADA) is a licensed and certified substance use and behavioral treatment provider by the State of California’s Department of Health Care Services and the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health – Substance Abuse Prevention and Control.

LA CADA was founded in 1971, and we are proudly celebrating our 50th anniversary this spring. Initially LA CADA serviced those with addiction and behavioral challenges, after much growth and development we with our multiple sites & multidisciplinary approach we service the following:

• Adult services
• Violence Treatment/Prevention Client Engagement & Navigation Services (CENS)
• Residential Treatment
• Recovery Bridge Housing (RBH)
• Outpatient Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Program
• Domestic Violence Offenders for Male and Female Offenders
• Domestic Violence for Victims
• Probation approved parenting program
• HIV/AIDS Education Prevention
• Parent Support Group
• Wellness Center
• Treatment for Co-occurring Mental Health and Substance Abuse Disorders
• Culturally Responsive Services (LGBTQ)
• Systems-Impacted Services (Persons Experiencing Homeless; PEH)

L.A. CADA also offers Drug Education / Diversion, Parenting Education, Anger Management, and Domestic Violence counseling services, authorized or approved by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, the Los Angeles County Department of Probation, the Los Angeles County Superior Court, and / or meeting the requirements of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. Additionally, L.A. CADA offers HIV / AIDS prevention and intervention services, including HIV testing.

LA CADA is committed to servicing an underserved and vulnerable population. Our staff is dedicated to provide a tailored treatment fitted for individuals and their families. Here at LA CADA all staff are provided on-going training and professional development to help our community.

LA CADA offers competitive salary, 100% paid medical & dental health plans, vision, sponsored life insurance, additional life & incidental insurance plans, 403B retirement, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Paid Time-Off: vacation, sick, COVID, bereavement, observe 11 paid holidays, eligible PSLF (Public Student Loan Forgiveness), in-house PCR & rapid COVID-19 testing, continuing education units and room to grow.

Be a part of making a positive difference. Apply today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 5x8
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Inpatient
• In-person
• Office
• Outpatient

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with the Electronic Health Record, SAGE?

Experience:

• Case Management or Care Coordinator: 1 year (Preferred)
• working with Addiction population: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Alcohol and Other Drugs Registration or Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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