What are the responsibilities and job description for the MAT Program Coordinator position at Advocates?
Overview
*$78,000-$82,000*
The MAT Program Coordinator provides operational oversight of the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program within the Worcester County Jail and House of Corrections. The Program Coordinator is responsible for coordinating treatment and facilitating post release continuation of care planning as well as ensuring overall adherence to program standards.
Advocates promotes a healthy work-life balance and offers many generous perks of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions of our staff.
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Minimum Education Required
Master's DegreeResponsibilities
- Ensure compliance with all governing regulatory bodies and program policies for MAT Program
- Communicate and collaborate with providers and all members of the multidisciplinary health care team as needed to facilitate MAT intakes, clinical treatment, program adherence and continuation of care planning.
- Participate in multidisciplinary treatment planning, case reviews, conferences and other meetings as directed.
- Ensure completion of all required paperwork for existing and new MAT patients.
- Support the MAT team with grant tracking, data entry and required reporting as well as developing/updating program policies.
- Ensures that patients are treated with dignity and respect in accordance with Advocates Human Rights Policy.
- Adheres to all principles related to the Advocates Way.
- Performs all duties in accordance with the agency’s policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Licensed Social Worker or Mental Health Counselor or closely related license in the fields of addiction or mental health required
- Minimum of two years direct experience in the substance use, mental health or related behavioral health program required
- Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
- Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to utilize electronic health records efficiently and effectively in the provision and documentation of care.
At Advocates, the health and safety of the people in our care, our employees, and the broader community is our top priority. Effective October 18, 2021, Advocates will require all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (i.e. both doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson.)
Advocates is committed to cultivating a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels respected and valued. Advocates fosters a culture of inclusion that celebrates and promotes diversity along multiple dimensions, including race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, partnered status, age, national origin, socioeconomic status, religion, ability, culture, and experience.
Why Should I Consider a Career in Human Services?
Our Team members are dedicated to engaging and empowering individuals by forming lasting relationships, collaboratively achieving personal goals, offering creative solutions to everyday and complex situations, and actively listening. We exercise independent judgement and contribute to the overall success and benefit of the Team.
Is Human Services a Fit for Me?
Successful Team members are open-minded, eager and compassionate, and will exercise solid, independent judgement while fostering trustworthy relationships with the individuals that we serve. We put the individual first.
Salary : $78,000 - $82,000
