Job Title:
Substance Use Disorder ( SUD) Coordinator
Company: Christian Community Health Center
Location: Chicago, IL
Created: 2026-04-15
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
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)