Withdrawal Management Coordinator

Job Overview

This is a union position.

The Withdrawal Management Coordinator is the coordinator of community and client services for participants in Prototypes’ Withdrawal Management Programs. This can include services in areas of domestic violence, substance abuse and issues of mental health.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessments and evaluations of service needs, counseling and discharge planning, and have knowledge of all procedures as they relate to the individual program services for Residential and Withdrawal management programs.
• Have the ability to assess and record vital signs and withdrawal symptoms utilizing standardized assessment tools with strict adherence to medical orders and procedures. 
• Recommend interventions to client and/or inter-disciplinary team members as appropriate.
• Foster and develop relationships with client’s family and friends, arranging for therapeutic visits and/or family sessions as indicated on the client’s Treatment Plan.
• Coordinate services with other involved services providers.
• Provide referrals and linkages to services specific to client’s needs.
• Provide follow-up to ensure services are obtained.
• Provides daily individual counseling and advocacy for withdrawal management clients as needed. 
• Provide crisis intervention as needed within scope of practice for all clients.
• Communicate effectively with inter-disciplinary team and participate in team meetings to review cases.
• Responsible for being in compliance with HIPAA and 42CFR regulations, Prototypes/HealthRIGHT 360 policies and procedures and all other licensing and funding mandates.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• AA Degree Preferred but not required. 
• State Substance Abuse Registration or Certification required.
• Experience working with withdrawal management clients and clients in Mental Health, Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence and/or related field.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. 
• Good written and verbal skills. 
• Dependable automobile and insurance, registration and valid California Driver’s License.
• Knowledge and respect of all confidentiality issues.
• People oriented.
• Professional and honest. 
• Other qualifications may be required according to program and/or contractual needs.

In compliance with the California Department of Public Health's mandate, all employees must be able to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination. Medical and religious exemptions are available.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.