CHT Clinical Care Coordinator – Central Vermont Medical Center – Berlin, VT

Building Name: CVMC – Medical Office Building M
Location Address: 3336 Airport Road, Building M, Berlin Vermont
Regular
Department: CVMC – Community Health Team
Full Time
Standard Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Primary Shift: TBD
Weekend Needs: None
Recruiter: Naomi Kpesse

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction and guidance of the Lead Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and care of patients receiving Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for opioid addiction. Teaming with a Registered Nurse Health Coordinator the position provides health home services to a panel of 100 MAT patients in coordination with prescribing buprenorphine providers within the Central Vermont Health Service Area. This position as part of a high quality embedded multidisciplinary support service will provide for the planning, coordination and transition of care. Initiates process improvement as appropriate with prescribing buprenorphine physicians to create and/or enhance effective and efficient services of the Hub & Spoke model. This position is funded by The Vermont Department of Health Access.

Responsible for improving the care of the patient population across health, substance abuse and mental health treatment. Promotes patient activation and empowerment for shared decision-making in treatment, healthy behaviors and self-management of health, mental health and substance abuse conditions. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal relationship skills in interpreting and communicating goals, objectives, policies and procedures.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Experience with screening assessment for common metal / substance use disorders with working knowledge of differential diagnosis and evidenced-based psychosocial treatments for common mental disorders. Have good professional relationships with medical professionals and community resource advocates. Ability to manage priorities, multiple tasks simultaneously and workflow, and organize work effectively with great attention to detail. Ability to work well in partnerships with community partners, staff. Familiarity with brief, structured counseling techniques (e.g. motivational interviewing, behavior activation).

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

VT Licensed health care professional with mental health and/or addiction medicine experience (Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor). Frequent travel to multiple CVMC locations is required.

EXPERIENCE

Successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ experience in a mental health setting or substance treatment program. Prior experience in a physician practice highly preferred.