RCORP Rural Outreach Specialist

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:

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Facilitate community outreach and disseminate educational information to participants, organizations, & stakeholders with the goal of increasing understanding of addiction, recovery, medicated assisted treatment, and full continuum of care offered by Centerstone. Increase understanding of medical necessity and how to make a referral to Centerstone's RCORP Impact grant program encompassing linkage to outpatient, residential and recovery housing, community resources and other providers as needed. Provide assistance in 7 rural counties Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Lawrence, Owen, and Scott counties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work within Centerstone SUD Residential, Clinic, and Grant service lines to provide education and connect people to appropriate services. Foster ongoing communication with all of these large systems within Centerstone.
• Obtain referrals/enrollments for the RCORP Impact grant.
• Interact with individuals seeking services in rural counties, complete enrollments, and assist with transportation to care as needed, and updating referral sources.
• Coordination with service providers to increase collaboration and increase in referrals.
• Maintain effective working relationships with the clinical team and community partners. Track all community interactions/ dissemination of information.
• Assist with client follow up

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Effectively communicate via written, verbal, in person and virtual methods.
• Travel and work in all 7 counties as needed.
• Understanding of building community stakeholder groups, implementation of new initiatives is ideal.
• Understanding of addiction, recovery, medicated assisted treatment, medical necessity for level of care is a must.
• Must be willing to work with clients individually as well as interacting with community/ referral sources.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field is required.

Years of Experience

Three to five years' experience in behavioral health environment is desired. Experience with facilitation and community outreach is a must.

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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