MAT Clinical Coordinator at Primecare

Towson, Maryland, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

40.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication-Assisted Treatment, Substance Use Disorder, Patient Care Coordination, Mental Health, Record Keeping, Community Reentry, Drug Counseling, Quality Assurance, Clinical Competency, Communication, In-Service Education, Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, Confidentiality, Monitoring Treatment Response, Referral Screening

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description PrimeCare Medical is looking for a dedicated and hard-working counselor to work as the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinical Coordinator to work in the medical department at the Baltimore County Detention Center in Towson, MD. To qualify for this position, you must have one of the following: Licensed Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Professional Counselor (LCPC/LGPC) Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAC-AD) Job Responsibilities: The MAT Clinical Coordinator will primarily be responsible for coordinating care for patients receiving medications for substance use disorder. Other responsibilities will include: Other responsibilities will include: Act as MAT patient liaison through permitted communications on behalf of PCM, the contracted facility and outside agencies. Facilitate admission and placement of inmates/patients in forensic and community facilities. 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. Monitor the standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards. Application of standards forms the basis for Quality Assurance criteria. 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. 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 Screen for appropriate referrals to providers for MAT, ensure all follow-up tasks are created. Assist patients with community reentry by linking to community MAT providers, obtaining ROIs and faxing all pertinent records Attend scheduled Interdisciplinary Team Meetings for MAT weekly. Keep recorded minutes. Observe, report, and document symptoms, reactions and progress of /patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of MAT care. Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record Maintain confidentiality at ALL times. Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated. 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 $35 - $40 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 LCSW, LGPC/LCPC, or CAC-AD in the state of Maryland Ability to communicate effectively Demonstrate clinical competency Previous MAT Program experience is preferred. Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!

Responsibilities

The MAT Clinical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating care for patients receiving medications for substance use disorder and acting as a liaison for MAT patients. Additional duties include monitoring treatment responses, ensuring accurate record-keeping, and facilitating patient admissions to various facilities.