MAT Program Director (Plymouth)

Correctional Psychiatric Services PC•Plymouth, MA

3d•$36 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The MAT Program Director is responsible for the operation & performance of the Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) clinic at County Jail. The MAT Program Director leads a diverse team of nurses, physician, counselors, and auxiliary staff to understand the needs of patients undergoing treatment for opioid addiction while maintaining responsibility for daily operations and performance of the clinic.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health
Clinical Supervision - 1 Years
Substance Abuse - 1 Years
Hold current CPR certification.
Regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop; kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move over 35 pounds.
Regularly able to adequately perform CPR.

Responsibilities

Manages OTP clinic operations to budgeted/planned results.
Participates in the interviewing, hiring, and training of clinic staff.
Evaluates, manages, counsels, and terminates subordinate personnel.
Provides direction to clinic personnel and relays corporate mandates, goals and objectives to field personnel.
Works closely with staff via regular supervision to ensure the completion of performance goals.
Communicates with and ensures compliance with the various regulatory bodies (SAMHSA,DEA, CARF, JCAHO, HIPAA, DPH etc.); manages preparation of various federal, state & local applications, filings, licensure, permits, approvals, etc.
Develops, monitors and provides reports on key performance indicators of clinic measures and reacts accordingly.
Works closely with OTP Medical Director, Psychiatric consultant as applicable, OTP Compliance Manager and QA/QI activities in a variety of areas including, but not limited to– compliance with federal & state rules, laws & regulations; compliance with CARF /JCAHO, performance improvement initiatives, productivity goals, quality patient care, customer service, operational enhancement, growth of patient census, contractual requirements, standardization & conformity, best practices and plans for continuous improvement
Becomes familiar with OTP federal & state laws, regulations, etc. and the application of such
Becomes familiar with CARF/JCAHO standards and the application of such.
Participates in community relations, education and development activities to drive and maintain the census.
Identifies and implements tactical steps to increase and retain census.
Works with clinic team to ensure operations are prepared to handle increased census
Participates in political activities to keep company connected within appropriate circles such as local government board meetings, MTP advisory board meetings, city/county administrator meetings, ADAA meetings, etc.
Leads effort to identify, hire & train personnel with cultural diversity to meet the future clinic needs based on patient demographics – identifies cultural community leaders and networks.
Participation in the overall Company Performance Improvement Process
Familiar with standards required by Board of Health, OSHA, etc. and the application of such.
Assists as requested with marketing programs & literature development.
Other duties as assigned.