Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator

Cumberland County Government • Portland, ME

19d • $23

About The Position

Conducts re-entry intakes, coordinates release planning, collaborates with Re-Entry Case Managers, and ensures continuity of care for individuals receiving Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Serves as the primary non-clinical liaison between Re-Entry, the MAT RN/Medical Staff, case managers, and community-based treatment providers. Ensures individuals have trauma-informed, person-centered re-entry plans addressing MAT continuation and broader re-entry needs including housing, treatment, benefits, transportation, and recovery supports. The position is fulltime, with a full benefits package. Pay commensurate with qualifications and experience, starting at $23.35 per hour. Please note, applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in criminal justice, human services, behavioral health, or related field or a combination of education and experience with case management, MAT programming, and/or providing direct social services to justice involved individuals required; Bachelor’s preferred.
• Minimum one-year experience in re-entry work, case management, corrections, behavioral health, or comparable direct-service role.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and community providers.
• Working knowledge of substance use disorders and multiple paths to recovery
• Experience in working with multiple agencies and resources as a member of a collaborative team.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of MAT, social services, and reentry resources available in the community.
• An understanding of substance use disorders and effective treatments that support recovery.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques associated with the rehabilitation of incarcerated individuals, including all aspects of criminogenic risks, need and responsivity.
• Ability to establish and maintain rapport with persons from different ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.
• Ability to develop/access community resources that can provide services to inmates while incarcerated and once released to the community.
• Ability to collect, review and analyze a variety of data, and make recommendations for future actions.
• Ability to coordinate non-clinical MAT continuity of care with medical providers.
• Strong organizational and case coordination skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures individuals entering custody receive timely re-entry intakes and are assigned to Re-Entry Case Managers. Develops person-centered re-entry plans in collaboration with Medical, Mental Health, and Re-Entry staff. Monitors progress and adjusts plans as needed.
• Coordinates communication with community MAT providers, housing programs, recovery centers, and treatment agencies to facilitate seamless transitions upon release.
• Connects individuals with peer navigators and recovery coaches to facilitate supportive relationships and successful supports upon release.
• Develops and maintains re-entry and MAT-related community partnerships, including substance use treatment providers, residential programs, and recovery support services.
• Collaborates with Maine Pretrial Services, Probation, and community agencies to develop release plans addressing criminogenic needs including housing, treatment, employment, behavioral health, and financial/legal supports.
• Tracks and reports non-clinical MAT and re-entry program data for grant requirements, audits, and internal reporting
• Supports coordination of evidence-based programs, groups, and classes led by internal or external facilitators; ensures individuals receiving MAT and re-entry services are aware of program offerings.
• Coordinates schedules for volunteers and service providers to come into the jail to provide support and treatment to inmates preparing for reentry.
• Stays current of new development approaches, treatments, etc. within the human services field by actively engaging with the social service providers and participating in programs, workshops, and courses.
• Providers MAT orientation information in collaboration with the MAT RN and ensures individuals receiving MAT are linked to re-entry and community supports within program timelines.
• Works with community agencies by identifying reentry programs needed by inmates, making referrals when appropriate, and assisting with the development of non-existent programs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Supports the Sheriff’s safety and health policies by attending required safety training programs; reporting all accidents, and suspected safety hazards to supervisor.
• Fulfills job function by participating as an active member in training, participating on county task forces and performing other responsibilities as assigned.
• Oversees transportation of medication as required following detailed protocol.

Benefits

• Cumberland County offers an excellent and comprehensive benefits package and is proud of its talented and dedicated workforce.
• We offer tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and professional development and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree