Care Coordinator - Acute Care

Overview

A Care Coordinator - Acute Care is needed to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time.

The Mission: At SummitStone Health Partners, we strive to foster trust, empower recovery, and inspire hope to strengthen and enrich our Northern Colorado community.

We need your help to make this vision a reality. 

We are building a team who believes in providing crucial services at crucial times, helping the people in our community at their most vulnerable — particularly those who are often overlooked and underserved.

This position will be based at the new and innovative acute care behavioral health facility, currently under construction and slated to open in the fall of 2023.  SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture.  This voter-approved facility will provide licensed, equitable and culturally relevant care and treatment to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders.  This facility will serve anyone residing in Larimer County in need of urgent intervention. Completion of the project will offer access to critical services to all residents and will bring almost 200 jobs to Larimer county.  For more information click HERE. 

We Embrace Diversity

Come As You Are:

A core value here at SummitStone.

We want you to be your authentic self while at work, so we welcome and actively seek team members of different backgrounds, identities and experiences. SummitStone is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, honoring each individual's whole-self by embracing differences in race, ethnicity, ability, age, gender, sexual orientation, spiritual beliefs, socioeconomic status, language and the inherent intersections of many different identities. We invite everyone to share our journey and are proudly an equal opportunity employer.

Experiences and Background We Look For

If this sounds like your calling, then we want to help you succeed, grow, and thrive at SummitStone.

• Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
• Status: Full-time, 40 hrs./week
• Hours are 10 hour shifts, 7am - 5:30pm

What You’ll Do:

Responsible for providing care coordination services entering SummitStone acute care facilities. Care coordinators will be tasked with evaluating needs and working collaboratively with the client and acute care team to determine post-discharge services. Care Coordinators will aid individuals by meeting their goals toward ongoing recovery through education, outreach, connectivity to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) and other recovery services. They will work in collaboration with the client, other SummitStone teams, community agencies, and required health systems to provide support, link to resources, and fill treatment gaps as needed. Clients may be transitioning from emergency departments, other health services, primary care settings, emergency response services, other acute care systems, crisis response teams and behavioral healthcare teams. Care Coordinators will work collaboratively with SHP staff, Colorado Opioid Synergy Larimer and Weld (CO-SLAW) network, Community Health Centers, and team of care providers to increase continuity of care for individuals upon discharging from the acute care facility. Knowledge of diversity and inclusion with the relevant ability to engage, communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people of different backgrounds, identities, and culturally diverse communities.

Please note: The Care Coordinator will be required to obtain their CAT within their first 12 months of hire, or obtain their CAS within their first 18 months of hire.

Essential Duties:

• Provide care coordination services on behalf of and in collaboration with clients.
• Follow discharge workflow to engage client in services post-discharge from the acute care program.
• Engage with various stakeholders and community partners to coordinate care including but not limited to emergency departments, health services, primary care settings, acute care systems, crisis response teams, and behavioral health teams.
• Outreach clients on a referral and/or cold outreach basis.
• Engage in Certified Addiction Specialist coursework.
• Collaborate with SummitStone staff and the Colorado Opioid Synergy Larimer and Weld (CO-SLAW) network.
• Support clients navigating health systems and increase continuity of care.
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion with the relevant ability to engage, communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people of different backgrounds, identities, and culturally diverse communities.
• Participate as part of a multidisciplinary team and assist where needed within the scope of the position.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Required:

• At least 1 year relevant experience in the Mental Health Field, Substance Use Disorder Field, or program of application.
• Experience with mild to severe mental illness and substance use disorders.
• Experience navigating systems of care. 

Preferred:

• Bachelors (BA/BS) Degree in psychology, social work or related field from accredited College or University. CAS, CAT, CAC III or LAC.
• Bilingual/bi-cultural preferred

Some positions include driving a company vehicle and require a valid Colorado driver’s license.

 Start With Yes

At SummitStone, we show up not only for our clients, but for our staff as well. You will be joining a team of committed professionals who believe in the power of starting with “yes” — where an unparalleled level of teamwork and support can solve any challenge.

We believe that people can and do recover, but we also know that they can’t always do it on their own. That’s where you come in. If you have any or all of these qualities, we want you to consider us for your next career move:

• You believe in being a voice for behavioral health in Northern Colorado
• You embrace equity for your clients, teammates, and partners
• Collaboration and creativity are crucial to helping you solve problems
• You show up as your genuine self to help guide others through their toughest times
• Through continuous curiosity, exploration, and reflection, you’re eager to adapt and learn

Wage Ranges

The typical hiring range for this position based on a 40-hr. work week is $24.04 - $28.85/hour, based on relevant years of experience. 

Employees working at locations operating 24/7 earn a differential.  Shift differentials are also available for evenings, nights, weekend and holidays. 

Outcomes and Benefits

We know that most people aren’t just searching for a job, they’re searching for a career.

But more than that, they’re searching for a sense of belonging and purpose. Whether you’re at the start of your journey or you already know where you want to be, you will have access to a level of support and teamwork that is uncommon in the field of behavioral health today.

Along with that, positions are eligible* for range of benefits including:

Time that you deserve for a balanced life

• Flextime Scheduling
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Ten paid holidays, including one floating holiday
• Extended Leave Bank (ELB)

Financial benefits

• 403(b) Retirement Plan with an employer match
• Cafeteria 125 Plan
• Loan forgiveness program eligibility
• Referral Bonus available for employee who refer new hires
• Ongoing support for learning and development, including reimbursement and supervision for license and certification

Health, Medical, and Wellness

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Malpractice Insurance
• Option to participate in Employee Resource Groups

*Based on working 20 hours per week

SummitStone will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please let your recruiter know.

Questions?  Please email us at hiring @summitstonehealth.org

Salary : $24 - $29