Coordinator Addiction Consultation R34288

Req#: R34288
Category(s): Behavioral Health, Psychologist
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: First

Summary:

The Addiction Consult coordinator works as a collaborative team member for the Addiction Consultation Team of the Psychiatry Consultation Service. Collaborates with floor nursing staff, medical social workers, behavioral resource nurses, and referring providers to assure appropriate referrals to the service and timely response. Coordinates follow-up care for patients with SUD. Assures smooth transition to community-based services. Manages tracking and reporting as required. The coordinator demonstrates knowledge and experience with and treatment of SUDs. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
The coordinator represents and supports the mission and philosophy of the Department of Behavioral Health, as well as the Addictions Consultation Team of the Psychiatry Consultation Service. 
Fields triage calls to the service and serves as a liaison between medical and surgical providers and members of the Addictions Consultation Team.  Provides input to patient care assessment and plan of care. 

SCHEDULE:

• Full time
• M-F between the hours of 7:30am-5pm

LOCATION:

• 759 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA 01199

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Patient/Provider Engagement and Education: establishes and maintains a strong knowledge base about SUD and MAT, as well as community resources. Facilitates communication with psychiatry as needed and appropriate. Completes other administrative functions as needed.

2) Collaborates with hospital inpatient providers and staff on the care of referred inpatients with co-morbid SUDs. Responds to calls from physicians and other service providers promptly. Helps to clarify the specific services needed. 

3) Acts as a primary resource to Case Management and Social Work colleagues department regarding patients with co-morbid SUDs who have been referred to the Addiction Consultation Team. Coordinates referrals to TAT services and disposition to outpatient or residential TAT settings.

4) Works closely with key hospital personnel regarding patients for whom disposition is problematic due to medical and SUD to bring about successful resolution and disposition for these patients through collaborative efforts. 

5) Updates the team regarding the status of SUD patients on med/surg floors who may be awaiting outpatient or residential TAT disposition. 

6) Maintains statistics for the ACT as needed. 

7) This description covers the essential functions of the position. The incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to add or change the job responsibilities at any time. 

Required Experience

1) Minimum 2 years experience in multidisciplinary behavioral health or medical social work/care management setting

2) 2 years working with individuals with Substance use disorders

3) 1 year of experience in a hospital or another medical setting  

Preferred Experience

None listed

Skills/Competencies

1) Excellent communication and organizational skills.

2) Excellent interpersonal skills.

3) Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to individuals with Substance use disorders, including opioid use disorders

THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!

• Excellent Compensation High-quality, low-cost medical, dental and vision insurance
• Generous PTO – up to 25 days in the first year, with scheduled earned increases
• Continuing education support and reimbursement
• First Time Home Buyers Financial Packages
• Farm Share Memberships
• 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
• Free money coach advice from a certified professional
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
• Pet, home, auto and personal insurance
• Life insurance
• Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage and so much more!
• Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health

Baystate Health, western Massachusetts’ only academic center and tertiary care provider has a long and proud tradition of continuous learning and improvement. We educate and train hundreds of healthcare workers every year and advance knowledge about new approaches to care. At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff.  We are committed to increasing diverse representation across our organization. Together our inspired and compassionate teams manage the whole health needs of all communities in need.  

We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!

OUR COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY

We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role.

You Belong At Baystate

At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.

DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.

Education:

GED or HiSET (Required)

Certifications:

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

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