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Substance Use Disorder ( SUD) Coordinator

CCHC Online
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/27/2026
Job Title:
Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Coordinator
 
Job Summary/Overview:
To maintain the coordinated delivery of substance abuse prevention, promotion and education services to the patients we serve, community groups, schools and businesses; and to do other work as required.

Responsibilities: Include but are not limited to:
  • Evaluate needs and design and implement substance abuse prevention forums and programs. Schedule SUD/MAT service appointments.
  • Perform appointment reminder calls and perform follow up calls for missed appointments.
  • Complete client paperwork including intakes and screenings. Maintain client level reporting system and perform data entry, as needed.
  • Complete required external and internal program reports within timely manner.
  • Maintain appropriate documentation in patient’s account to ensure patient charts are in compliance.
  • Assist in quality assurance activities and conduct chart audits for MAT/SUD program.
  • Coordinate and follow up on patient services, i.e, referrals for dental, mental health, etc.
  • Prepare current and updated SUD/MAT educational and informational resources for distribution to patients.
  • Conduct outreach and link patients to care.
  • Attend all program related meetings and trainings.
  • Travel to other clinic locations to meet with patients and trainings.
  • Coordinate SUD/MAT services with Population Health, Maternal Health, and Behavioral Health department.
  • Plan, coordinate, facilitate and present substance abuse prevention programs.
  • Develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with and between a wide variety of schools, community, media and professional representatives.
  • Prepare and present oral and written materials convincingly, clearly and logically.
  • Evaluate curricula and other educational materials related to substance abuse prevention.
  • Refer the medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when needed.
  • Able to identify, understand, and diagnose following the ASAM criteria.

Minimal Qualifications/Experience/Skills
 
  • Bachelor’s degree in addiction studies, social work, or related field.
  • Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or equivalent
  • 2 years preferred experience in SUD treatment center, recover home, or recovery environment.
  • Working knowledge of the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and substance abuse treatment programs and prevention methods and techniques.
  • Willingness to buy into and work under the guidance of our mission statement.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.
 
Employee Benefits offered to Fulltime Staff
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

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