OTP Community Liaison

Acadia Healthcare•Taunton, MA

3d•$30 - $33

About The Position

Taunton Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), part of Acadia Healthcare's nationwide network, provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for individuals recovering from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). We combine medication, counseling, and compassionate care to treat the whole person. Your Role: The Community Outreach Liaison builds partnerships with local agencies, healthcare providers, and first responders to increase access to MAT services for underserved populations. This role focuses on community education, outreach coordination, and helping remove barriers to care.

Requirements

A minimum of a bachelor's degree or Licensed as a Drug/Alcohol Counselor level 2 (or state equivalent) is preferred; or Master's degree preferred in social/health sciences, social work, sociology, psychology, public administration, or related discipline.
Preferred five years' experience sales, marketing, or community outreach/coordination.
Must have work experience with Medication Assisted Therapy/Treatment model or be able to demonstrate full knowledge of all 3 MAT - FDA medications.
Demonstrated ability to consult and network with health and community organizations to coordinate activities.
Demonstrated high level of effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
Working knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Lived experience is a plus but not necessary.
Peer Support Certification preferred, not required
LADC (Licensed Alcohol & Drug Counselor) preferred, not required

Responsibilities

Schedule, coordinate and facilitate meetings with local community organizations to discover any barriers and concerns related to accessing and understanding MAT services.
Interface with communities and represent the CTC Clinic at community meetings, local task force meetings, and other potential collaborative opportunities, with the intent to improve education and increase access to MAT services.
Raise awareness of services offered through face-to-face presence with potential clients.
Identifies agency barriers and suggests solutions to encourage resolutions and provide follow-up meetings to ensure continued relationship building and coordination.
Tracks all meetings, phone/email communication in CRM.
May conduct individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required.
May provide active caseload and case management duties for patients, ensuring individualized quality care.