MAT Clinical Coordinator (RN)

PrimeCare Medical is looking for a dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinical Coordinator in the medical department at the Cambria County Jail in Ebensburg, PA.

This position requires 40 hours of on-site care per week, rotating every other weekend.

Job Responsibilities:

The MAT Clinical Coordinator will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with all policies and procedures.

In addition will primarily be responsible for administering detox medications and providing drug counseling while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. Other responsibilities will include:

• Serve as the PrimeCare Medical liaison for psychiatric/psychological services outside the facility.
• Provide input to the Health Services Administrator regarding treatment response and progress reports of patients on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Facilitate admission and placement of inmates/patients in forensic and community facilities.
• Monitor and document all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided.
• Monitor treatment response of inmates/patients.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each inmate/patient contact.
• Work in harmony with mental health agency and legal system.
• Assess mental health status of inmates/patients who have been referred by the primary treatment provider and reviews with the psychiatrist/psychologist.
• Monitor the standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards. Application of standards forms the basis for Quality Assurance criteria.
• Assess mental health status of inmates/patients who have been referred by a primary treatment provider.
• Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
• Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar, as necessary.
• Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
• Maintain confidentiality at ALL times.
• Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.
• Administration of detox medication
• Providing medication assisted treatment and drug counseling
• Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
• Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of care
• Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include:

• Salaries are negotiable and commensurate based on experience. Hourly rate $33.00 - $36.00
• Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision).
• Company-paid life insurance provided & additional insurance benefits offered.
• Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match).
• Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of thirteen (13) days (or 104 hours) per year. In addition, you will also receive six (6) floating holidays, pro-rated within your first year of employment as dictated by your effective hire date.

Requirements:

• Currently licensed as a RN in the state of Pennsylvania
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Demonstrate clinical competency
• Previous MAT Program experience is preferred but not required

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!