MAT Counselor: Sign on Bonus up to $5,000!
About The Position
This MAT Counselor position is focused on providing support within a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, helping individuals manage opioid use disorder through a combination of counseling and approved medications. The role is based at the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, a methadone dispensary, where clients receive comprehensive treatment including methadone maintenance treatment as part of their recovery plan. Under the supervision of the clinic supervisory staff, performs full range of counseling and clinical duties including but not limited to assessment, education and treatment of clients experiencing substance use disorder and/or related behavioral health disorders.
Requirements
- A Master’s Degree in a relevant field which will qualify for State of Connecticut licensure.
- Professional licensure expected within 2 years.
Responsibilities
- Counseling Clients; facilitates individual and group counseling; safety planning/risk assessment; identifies problems and provides strategies for resolution and/or intervention in order to assist clients in reaching treatment goals, provides on going education and support
- Treatment Plans: develops treatment plans including client needs, immediate and long-term goals, action steps, and treatment services to assist in reaching goals.
- Case Management: schedules appointments, administers client urinalysis testing by observing collection first-hand, monitors client progress to assure treatment plan objectives are met; coordinates transportation; coordinates care with family and other facilities.
- Referrals: refers or enroll clients to related programs or services by identifying appropriate resources and assisting clients to accurately complete eligibility or financial applications.
- Intake and Screenings: informs clients of admission procedures, obtains information needed to determine eligibility for admission into a treatment modality, establishes and monitors case records; provides comprehensive orientation to clients on program operations, client obligations, rules of the treatment program and program policies.
- Assessments: conducts client assessments and evaluations by gathering relevant history, identifying sources, and obtaining collaborative information from outside agencies.
- Record keeping and documentation; Completes routine and non-routine reports, including treatment plans, progress notes, charts, closing and/or transfer summaries, and other recordkeeping paperwork related to treatment as required by the agency’s program policies and procedures.
- Participation: participates in team meetings, case conferences, clinical seminars, supervisory and training sessions as deemed appropriate by supervisory personnel; actively participates and engages in multidisciplinary team meetings.
- Administrative: covers the front desk, monitors client fee system, and other client management duties including monitoring loitering in and outside facility.
- Compliance: adhere to standards of regulatory and funding agencies, as well as accreditation standards.
Benefits
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- employer-paid life insurance
- short-term disability
- a generous retirement plan with up to a 10% employer contribution
- four weeks of PTO
- paid holidays (including your birthday)
- professional development funding and training days
- annual bonus eligibility
- excellent work-life balance with a 35-hour work week
- no current on-call responsibilities
- eligibility for multiple NHSC Loan Repayment Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
