What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Program Manager - MAT Waycross position at Unison Behavioral Health?
Location: Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) | Waycross
Closing date: Open until filled
Annual Salary: $55,000
***$1,000 signing bonus at hire; $4,000 retention bonus after completion of one year of employment. Additionally, those employees seeking Master's licensure will be allowed up to $500 reimbursement for the cost of study material and/or application/testing fees.***
Job Description: Manages and directs the clinical activities and daily operations of a comprehensive behavioral health program. Oversee the program policies regarding participant involvement, requirements, and staff expectations. Managing a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team requires a blend of clinical expertise, leadership abilities, organizational abilities, and knowledge of addiction treatment.
Schedule: Full time, Monday – Thursday @ 10 hours days.
Competencies: Ability to delegate work, supervise and maintain day to day functions of a program. Ability to interpret state and federal rules, regulations, laws & policies to ensure operations uniformity. Ability to establish program goals, strategies, and priorities. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills. Ability to interpret data and reports related to program. Strong organizational skills are necessary to ensure that team resources are deployed effectively and that protocols are followed for the program. Ability to assess and manage clients undergoing MAT, including conducting initial assessments, developing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and providing counseling and support.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, etc.) and minimum 4 years previous supervisory/leadership experience. Certification in addiction medicine or addiction counseling is preferred. This includes familiarity with evidence-based practices in MAT, such as the use of medications like methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone.
Additional Notes: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive and interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. UBH is a tobacco-free campus. UBH is a certified National Health Service Corps loan repayment agency.
Closing date: Open until filled
Annual Salary: $55,000
***$1,000 signing bonus at hire; $4,000 retention bonus after completion of one year of employment. Additionally, those employees seeking Master's licensure will be allowed up to $500 reimbursement for the cost of study material and/or application/testing fees.***
Job Description: Manages and directs the clinical activities and daily operations of a comprehensive behavioral health program. Oversee the program policies regarding participant involvement, requirements, and staff expectations. Managing a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team requires a blend of clinical expertise, leadership abilities, organizational abilities, and knowledge of addiction treatment.
Schedule: Full time, Monday – Thursday @ 10 hours days.
Competencies: Ability to delegate work, supervise and maintain day to day functions of a program. Ability to interpret state and federal rules, regulations, laws & policies to ensure operations uniformity. Ability to establish program goals, strategies, and priorities. Demonstrated advanced clinical skills. Ability to interpret data and reports related to program. Strong organizational skills are necessary to ensure that team resources are deployed effectively and that protocols are followed for the program. Ability to assess and manage clients undergoing MAT, including conducting initial assessments, developing treatment plans, monitoring progress, and providing counseling and support.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences (psychology, sociology, etc.) and minimum 4 years previous supervisory/leadership experience. Certification in addiction medicine or addiction counseling is preferred. This includes familiarity with evidence-based practices in MAT, such as the use of medications like methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone.
Additional Notes: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive and interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. UBH is a tobacco-free campus. UBH is a certified National Health Service Corps loan repayment agency.
Salary : $55,000
