Director - MAT Services

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Position Title: Director of MAT Services

Location: Gainesville

Salary: $88,250-$92,106/annually | Exempt

Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

Why Meridian?

Meridian Healthcare treats patients who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. Our team of Meridians has been treating these conditions with humanity and compassion for more than 50 years. We have patient service centers conveniently located in 13 counties throughout North Central Florida. Do you believe in hope, empathy, accountability, resilience, and teamwork [H.E.A.R.T.]? Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

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1. Ensure patients requesting services in medication assisted treatment are seen either the same or next day to better individualize care and improve satisfaction and outcomes. Develop protocols to implement this process.

2. Work with CCBHC staff to coordinate referrals from hospital bridge to expedite services in all MAT clinics in all counties. Additionally do the same with Paramedicine Programs in Counties where CORE programs are funded or OAD funds are received.

3. Fully implement and ensure ongoing operations of all MAT services in all MAT physical locations. This is to include DEA, DCF and CARF reviews and marketing to expand patients in each clinic.

4. Ensure that Medication Administration Records (MARS) are completed daily to ensure proper billing for LSF (SOR) and FADAA (DCF and OSCA).

5. In conjunction with the CCO, meet deliverables for the MAT-PDOA grant by completing the semi-annual, annual and continuation reports for this grant. The same will be done for any additional grants to include the MAT Jail Grant through DCF.

6. Work with fiscal staff to maintain up-to-date staffing records and billing for the MAT-PDOA grant or other grants. Works with your Team to earn MAT-PDOA grant revenue.

7. Work with program staff to maintain compliance with regulatory, contractual and accreditation standards, including CARF, Medicaid, DCF 65D-30, FADAA, OSCA, Florida Board of Pharmacy and the DEA.

8. Work across programs to ensure continuity of care for client's services.

a. Ensure that managers/supervisors review and approve all time clinical staff request to block out on schedules (e.g., meetings, trainings, personal time).

9. Ensure programs meet their expected service volumes and revenue/expense targets.

10. Ensure programs draw down LSF and FADAA (DCF and OSCA) funds within a 10% corridor around budgeted revenues

11. Focus MAT programs on accountability for volume and documentation compliance.

12. Ensure that Buprenorphine and Methadone Administration notes are completed at least weekly (or as indicated by funder) to ensure proper documentation and billing.

13. Implement psychiatric evaluations for patients in all MAT programs for those clients with co-occurring disorders.

14. Ensure documentation across programs support billing:

a. At least 98% of services will be supported with an active treatment plan

b. At least 98% of services requiring authorization will have valid prior or re-authorization on file;

c. At least 90% of services will be documented within two business days.

15. Complete SOR and FADAA reports in a timely manner and submitted according to their schedules.

16. Implement a plan to expand clinic hours to reduce congestion in the clinics.

17. Ensure that staff complete GPRA's at admission, 6-months and at discharge and are entered timely in WITS/SPARS/SmartCare to meet grant requirements.

18. Follow process and lead efforts to open Mobile MAT services.

19. Develop best practice protocols for dosing, clinical, nurse and physician assessments for MAT clinics within the jails.

20. Completing ongoing audits to ensure work reflects quality services and effective implementation of EBPs. Further ensure managers complete and utilize peer reviews to guide training/coaching with staff in monthly supervision.

21. Participate in training and development of electronic health record.

22. Ensure that staff meet training requirements.

23. Works with IS to develop program specific dashboards for management and performance for each program/department.

24. Address performance issues timely so that not more than 10% of programs are failing to meet at least 90% targets.

25. Complete all other assignments assigned by your supervisor.

26. Continue to develop the MAT Clinics including implementation, training and certification of staff as appropriate.

a. Lead efforts of MAT expansion to all Meridian locations, per the Meridian FY 25-27 Strategic Plan, in order to provide MAT options including the availability of Buprenorphine, Vivitrol, etc.

27. Become a key player to implement Opioid Abatement Fund projects to include Jail Bridge, Hospital Bridge and Community Bridge programs in the surrounding areas. Ensure close communication with all Counties and stakeholders involved.

28. Improve leadership of the MAT clinics, ensuring growth of the new clinics, close oversight of leadership team and compliance with all clinic regulations.

Who are we looking for? (Minimum Qualifications)

Florida Licensure in mental health or social work (LCSW/LMHC) OR equivalent degree in a behavioral health/substance use field; and six years of clinical/administrative experience in the behavioral health field; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree in mental health, social work, marriage and family counseling, psychology or related behavioral health field from an accredited college or university preferred.

What You Will Love!

• Friendly, flexible and lively work environment! We also believe in companywide celebrations and blood drives. Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with other fun activities for all.
• Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, Aflac and Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and accidental death are also available.
• Wellness Programs - Employees have an opportunity to earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program.
• Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.
• Growth & Education- Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.
• Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement, LegalShield, pet insurance and more!

Our Hiring Process:

• We pre-screen your application. If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for, we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.
• If the interview is successful, our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.
• After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.
• Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!

How to apply:

If you are interested in making an impact while positively impacting the community apply below.

Simply apply through this website or visit us directly at https://meridian.e3applicants.... us in our mission to bring education about mental illnesses and substance use disorders and the treatment of those affected to the world.

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Meridian is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are fully committed to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service or because they are a protected veteran or other non-merit-based factors.