Sbirt Coordinator - Hospital Based - Springfield Memorial

Family Guidance Centers, Inc. (FGC), a not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization, treats and prevents substance use disorder, as well as an array of other related problems. Since 1969, FGC's comprehensive programming has educated and guided individuals toward their full potential as productive members within their own families and our society.

FGC's adult and adolescent programming provides a flexible continuum of care to best address the individual needs of each participant. Through integrated and comprehensive services, including continuous assessment, participants are able to access levels of care and specific services to create an individualized treatment approach. Further, FGC provides special and high-risk populations priority access to specialized programming.

Essential Duties:

• Assists in performing SBIRT screening tools with patients in order to determine appropriate level of care and discharge planning needs.
• Conducts informational/educational sessions providing appropriate materials to educate patients on addiction recovery and aftercare options.
• Acts as coordinator for discharge needs of assigned patients. Maintains current knowledge of resources available within the community, maintains supply of resource materials to be distributed to patients when needed. Networks with others to obtain other resources for patients as needed.
• Works collaboratively in formulating an appropriate and realistic discharge care plan, communicating with the patient. Completes appropriate forms, and contracts all appropriate individuals to facilitate the transfer/linkage of patients to other community based agencies and services. Ensures all referrals are linked through follow-up.
• Documents all relevant clinical information pertaining to patients based on assessment, education, and discharge planning activity.
• Prioritizes and organizes work according to the acuteness of the situations presented.
• Treats patients with respect and dignity and maintains and respects the confidentiality of all patients in accordance with 42 CFR and HIPAA regulations. Maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Maintains good working relationships with hospital staff.
• Attends in-house and off-site trainings for continuing education, in order to expand knowledge, improve the quality of patient services, and to maintain licensure and/or certification at all times.
• Uses calendar and scheduling software, email, and agency's clinical software program. Experience using desktop computers, copier, and fax machine.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:00a - 4:30p)

Start Date: ASAP

Work Location: Hospital Based (Springfield Memorial)

Pay Rate: Up to $19.62 per hour; based on experience

Family Guidance Centers, Inc is a Drug Free Environment (including THC and/or CBD) and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Education and/or Experience: High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Certification, Licensure, Registrations: IAODAPCA Certified Alcohol and Other Drugs Counselor/Assessment or Referral Specialist required within two years from date of hire. State of Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Social Worker preferred, not required.

Family Guidance Centers Inc. offers opportunities for individuals with an interest in behavioral health. Our organization provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time employment that includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance,
• EAP
• 401k pension plan
• Vacation, sick and personal days with paid holidays off are included in our paid time off compensation package