What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Coordinator position at Suffolk County Sheriff's Department?
Direct Care Service Responsibilities:
- Review and assess referrals of individuals with an identified Substance Use/Opioid Use disorders (SUD/OUD) who are requesting treatment and/or Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).
- Coordinate and provide direct services such as program assessments, SUD/OUD screens, intakes, counseling, DPH applications and developing reentry plans.
- Establish a supportive, motivational and therapeutic relationship with individuals within the parameters of a correctional environment.
- Oversee MAT Wellness and Treatment team
- Collaborate with the specialty courts, Parole and Probation to coordinate treatment planning for individuals in need of substance abuse treatment.
- Participate in multidisciplinary team \
- Coordinates with the SCSD medical and mental health team
Program Development:
- Assists in the implementation of treatment focused curricula for the purposes of group and individual counseling.
- Attends appropriate professional development trainings and presents at trainings for service providers and community groups as needed.
- Recruit and establish relationships with community providers for the purpose of providing additional treatment services to the incarcerated population at the SCSD.
Administrative:
- Assist the Assistant Superintendent in the implementation and oversight of the MAT Program
- Oversee and provide direct supervision to the Wellness Navigators
- Keeps updated client records and class rosters for those participating in the MAT program.
- Prepare and maintain the necessary data collection required to provide to the Department of Public Health.
Requirements:
Must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and experience managing staff. Applicant should have at least two years prior experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, providing supervision in a clinical or program setting as well as facilitating groups. Correctional experience preferred, but not required.
