MAT Clinical Care Coordinator

Community Health Centers of Burlington•Essex Junction, VT

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About The Position

The MAT Clinical Care Coordinator is responsible for the coordination and care of patients receiving Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for opioid addiction. Teaming with a Registered Nurse, the position provides health home services to a panel of over 100 MAT patients in coordination with prescribing buprenorphine providers and Behavioral Health clinicians at CHCB. This position will also coordinate with other treatment providers from whom patients are receiving services. As part of embedded support service, the MAT BH Clinical Care Coordinator will provide for the planning, coordination and transition of care. The Care Manager will also provide case management services for other psychosocial issues.

Requirements

A Masters Degree in a Mental Health field
3 - 5 years experience in a mental health setting or substance treatment program
Prior experience in a physician practice highly preferred.
BLS certified
Ability to utilize cognitive-behavioral and dialectical interventions.
Understanding of mind body and biopsychosocial implications of health.
Strong written/verbal, organizational, and problem solving skills
Experience with addictions assessment, treatment placement criteria, and treatment modalities.
Ability to present in a professional manner benefiting the organization.
Knowledge of the principles, standards, and ethics of the mental health field
Knowledge of transference and counter transference.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings.
Ability to maintain credentials and privileges as a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC).

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a physician practice highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordination and care of patients receiving Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) for opioid addiction.
Provides health home services to a panel of over 100 MAT patients in coordination with prescribing buprenorphine providers and Behavioral Health clinicians at CHCB.
Coordinate with other treatment providers from whom patients are receiving services.
Provide for the planning, coordination and transition of care.
Provide case management services for other psychosocial issues.

Benefits

Medical insurance with $600 annual wellness perks
Monthly stipend for those with alternate health insurance
Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
Excellent Dental and Vision coverage
Life insurance, AD&D, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Accident Insurance, and Critical Illness Insurance
401K via Vanguard, as well as fiduciary services via Morgan Stanley (Employer contribution of 3% of your annual salary after 1 year of service regardless of personal contributions)
Continuing Education funds for licensed applicable roles; pooled departmental funds as allowed for other roles
Generous Accrued CTO in addition to 8 paid annual Holidays (6 fixed, 2 floating)
Employee Assistance Program available to all household members
Local discounts and perks at fitness, restaurants, and local businesses!