Impact Coach

Centerstone is among the nation's leading nonprofit behavioral health systems with thousands of employees dedicated to delivering care that changes people's lives. A dynamic, well-established organization, we offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in a variety of settings. Come talk to us about joining the Centerstone team!

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The position will work with the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) grant team. The goal of the RCORP is to identify treatment/ resource gaps in rural communities and to work with community stakeholders to develop a plan to fill those gaps and ensure a full continuum of care is available to anyone with a substance use/co-occurring disorder seeking treatment. The grant covers Brown, Jennings, Jackson, Jefferson, Lawrence, Owen and Scott counties. The purpose of RCORP is to create a network of support for those with addiction, identifying needs, collecting data, and connecting individuals to services in underserved areas.

SUMMARY OF POSITION

The Impact Coach will provide linkage and follow-up in the office and community settings to develop trusting relationships with clients. Engage with clients so that they may more freely discuss substance use and its effects on mental and physical health and daily functioning. Aid clients in setting their own goals for treatment, as well as plans to reduce or abstain from substance use and to learn healthy coping skills. Build rapport and a therapeutic relationship with clients to introduce them to all the elements of a healthy recovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates client's use of family, social and community resources, acting as an advocate with external resources and agencies and self-help programs.
• Connect to resources including but not limited to individual, group and family counseling covering psycho-educational, addictions, daily living skills and activity therapy.
• Maintain necessary communications and reporting with referral sources and other involved parties as approved by the client.
• Meet all grant requirements including enrollments and community linkage
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in psychology, social work, or a related field preferred. Experience working and/or volunteering within the behavioral health, criminal justice, or social services field can be considered in place of degree.

Years of Experience

A desire to help individuals with a substance use/ co-occurring disorder and an understanding of addiction and recovery is required. Personal experience with recovery from substances is helpful but not required.

Certification/Licensure

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing - 20%

Sitting - 80%

Squatting - Occasional

Kneeling - Occasional

Bending - Occasional

Driving - Occasional

Lifting - Occasional

DISCLAIMER

The duties and responsibilities described in this document are not a comprehensive list and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

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Delivering care that changes people's lives starts with our employees. Below are just some of the great benefits Centerstone employees enjoy:

• Medical, dental, and vision health coverage
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 403b retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and ten paid holidays
• AD&D Insurance, Life Insurance, and Long Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Resource Groups
• Continuing education opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program

Centerstone is an equal opportunity employer. Employment at Centerstone is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Centerstone does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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