Medication Specialist

Behavioral Health Network•Greenfield, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is seeking a Medication Specialist to join their Connections team in Greenfield, MA. This role is crucial for overseeing resident medication management within a 24-bed residential treatment program for adult male/nonbinary individuals. The program provides a safe, structured, and comprehensive rehabilitative environment to support individuals in their recovery goals after medical and clinical stabilization. BHN is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work, dedicated to empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required).
Knowledge of and ability to promote recovery (required).
Strong critical thinking skills (required).
Ability to communicate directions to staff clearly and appropriately (required).
Proficiency with MS Office, internet, and email systems (required).

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (Carelogic) (preferred).

Responsibilities

Overseeing resident medication management along with the Recovery Specialist Supervisor and Program Director.
Managing resident’s medication needs by following the 6 Rights of Medication Management.
Ensuring medications are taken as prescribed and reporting errors or incidents when a medication is taken improperly to a supervisor and other regulatory authorities immediately.
Connecting residents to providers and prescribers to start and continue medications to prevent running out of medications.
Aiding residents with after care planning for prescribed medications for their care across different levels of care, service settings, and providers.
Overseeing regular medication disposal to prevent accumulation of medications.
Counting and maintaining the stock of non-expired medications & clean, appropriate supplies, including ensuring proper functioning of the medication refrigerator.
Maintaining accurate, timely, secure, & confidential documentation on medication administration records/medication sheets of medications stored & disposed of and those in possession of residents.
Writing or creating medication policies and procedures.
Orienting & training both new residents & program staff on medication policies and procedures.
Supporting ongoing staff development through coaching, mentoring, and role modeling, including arranging regular naloxone and medication management trainings.
Providing crisis intervention and emergency services, as needed.
Adhering to the regulations and requirements of licensing and funding sources at all times.