MAT Clinical Coordinator at Primecare

Towson, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

45.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Registered Nurse, Medication-Assisted Treatment, Drug Counseling, Clinical Monitoring, Mental Health Program Coordination, Psychiatric Services Liaison, Patient Assessment, Quality Assurance, Record Keeping, Confidentiality, In-Service Education, Suicide Prevention, Communication, Clinical Competency, Detox Medication Administration, Documentation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description 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 Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD. 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 is $40.00 - $45.00 Single and Family health care offered (i.e., medical / prescription / dental / vision). Retirement benefits offered (i.e., 401k with discretionary company match). Generous PTO package provided. Paid time off will accrue for a maximum accrual of nine (9) days (or 72 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. You are also eligible to accrue sick and safe leave benefits under Maryland’s Healthy Working Families Act (i.e., MDSSL). MDSSL accrues at a rate of one (1) hour for every thirty (30) hours of straight time worked, for a maximum annual accrual of sixty-four (64) hours. Requirements Requirements: Currently licensed as a RN in the state of Maryland 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!

Responsibilities

The MAT Clinical Coordinator is responsible for clinical monitoring and implementing the mental health program. This includes administering detox medications, providing drug counseling, and ensuring effective communication of relevant information.