LADC/MAT Clinical Care Coordinator (10353)

NOTCH • St. Albans, VT

136d • Onsite

About The Position

The LADC/MAT Clinical Care Coordinator will counsel and advise individuals with alcohol, tobacco, drug, or other problems as needed. The LADC/MAT Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and care of patients receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction. The position provides health home services in coordination with prescribing buprenorphine providers within the NOTCH Service Area. This position will provide for the planning, coordination, and transition of care as patients move along the healthcare spectrum.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Social Work
• Vermont licensure as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or ability to obtain certification
• Intermediate Microsoft Office suite skills required
• Knowledge of current behavioral medicine approaches.
• Ability to utilize appropriate, proven intervention methods.
• Understanding of mind, body and bio psychosocial implications of health.
• Strong written/verbal skills.
• Ability to complete all written paperwork in a timely manner (written assessments, plans, progress notes, etc.).
• Good organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with addictions assessment and treatment.
• Ability to present in a professional manner.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
• Strong diagnosis and assessment skills, psychotherapy, case management, and crisis intervention skills.
• Knowledge of mental health and substance abuse laws and regulations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain credentials and privileges as a NOTCH Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Nice To Haves

• Two years in addictions field preferred
• Two years in mental health field preferred

Responsibilities

• Complete and maintain accurate records or reports regarding the patients’ histories and progress, services provided, or other required information.
• Counsel patients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.
• Develop client treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and client histories.
• Participate in case conferences or staff meetings.
• Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers.
• Review and evaluate client’s progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans.
• Plan or implement follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment programs.
• Assess individuals’ degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level