MAT Program Care Coordinator- Davidson County Detention Center

DAYMARK RECOVERY SERVICES INC

1d•$18 - $23

About The Position

Under direct and indirect supervision, the Care Coordinator will utilize multiple screening tools to determine MAT eligibility, provides general MAT education, and care coordination services which include referral and linkage to a community MAT provider and Davidson Medical Ministries (DMM). The responsibilities of the Care Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following: Care Coordination Services Assess inmates within forty-eight (48) hours of the inmate being admitted into DCDC to determine MAT eligibility and provide general education regarding the MAT Program and DMM. To determine MAT eligibility, the Care Coordinator will complete a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Assessment, a Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) Assessment and provide a Jail Intake Survey to each inmate. If appropriate, the Care Coordinator will refer the inmate to DCDC jail medical staff for initial Vivitrol dose. Coordinate with DCDC to ensure the Care Coordinator can meet with the inmate prior to release to discuss post release services. Assist with linkage and coordination to DMM for post-release medical services or another medical provider of inmate’s choice. Assist with linkage and coordination to Daymark for outpatient MAT or another MAT provider of inmate’s choice. Submit inmate’s information into the Daymark Electronic Health Record (EHR). Provide Jail Post Release Survey and complete an updated COWS at inmate’s release. This program is voluntary and must be agreed upon by the individual.

Requirements

A minimum of an Associate’s Degree in a human services field is required.
Strong psychosocial, clinical assessment skills.
Minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively with professionals and inmates/families.
Ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a human services field is preferred.
Experience in case management, MH/SU field preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides care coordination services to individuals that are admitted to the Davidson County Detention Center (DCDC). Care coordination services include assessing social determinants of health, assessing severity of opiate withdrawal symptoms, providing a Jail Intake Survey, assist with referrals and linkage to MAT outpatient services, preferred medical provider and community resources.
Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, consultation activities and ensures all involved parties are aware of the plan of care.
Assess inmates within forty-eight (48) hours of the inmate being admitted into DCDC to determine MAT eligibility and provide general education regarding the MAT Program and DMM.
To determine MAT eligibility, the Care Coordinator will complete a Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Assessment, a Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) Assessment and provide a Jail Intake Survey to each inmate.
If appropriate, the Care Coordinator will refer the inmate to DCDC jail medical staff for initial Vivitrol dose.
Coordinate with DCDC to ensure the Care Coordinator can meet with the inmate prior to release to discuss post release services.
Assist with linkage and coordination to DMM for post-release medical services or another medical provider of inmate’s choice.
Assist with linkage and coordination to Daymark for outpatient MAT or another MAT provider of inmate’s choice.
Submit inmate’s information into the Daymark Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Provide Jail Post Release Survey and complete an updated COWS at inmate’s release.
Daymark will provide County with quarterly reports to be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the MAT Program in the jail. The reports shall include the following data: Number of Referrals to DMM; Number of initial appointments completed; Number of initial appoints with CC in the jail Number of outpatient follow-up appoints with Daymark post-release; Number of Vivitrol injections prescribed; Number of appointments kept at 30 days, 60 days, 90 days, 6 months, and one year; Number of patients who are no longer prescribed Vivitrol; Number of patients who relapsed by using an opioid; MAT Program medications used if individual decides to switch from Vivitrol to another medication (i.e. methadone, suboxone, etc.); and Other data needed by County to comply with reporting requirements of the NC MOA, if there is an ability to report. This data shall be remitted to County quarterly.
All other duties as assigned by supervisor