RN MAT Coordinator - CalAIM

Wellpath•Hanford, CA

5d•$56 - $62

About The Position

The RN MAT Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services within assigned facilities. In collaboration with an integrated healthcare and custody team, the coordinator develops, implements, and manages the MAT program; directs clinical services; supports staff education and training; and coordinates care for patients receiving MAT. The role also conducts assessments, supports screenings and referrals, helps maintain continuity of treatment, and fosters collaboration among medical, behavioral health, and security teams. Candidates should have experience coordinating MAT or substance use disorder services in a medical or behavioral health setting. The role involves familiarity with withdrawal assessments and monitoring, medication administration, screening and referral processes, and laboratory and drug-screen coordination. Correctional healthcare, integrated care, CalAIM, reentry services, and work involving multiple facility stakeholders are strongly preferred. This position is available only to people who reside in the United States. Wellpath describes its mission as providing compassionate, collaborative, and innovative care to underserved and vulnerable patients, and offers ongoing training and development for healthcare team members.

Requirements

Minimum of independent licensure with a master’s degree in clinical/counseling psychology or social work from an accredited college or university, or graduation from an accredited school of nursing with current RN licensure in the state of employment.
Experience coordinating and administering behavioral health or medical service delivery systems, and knowledge of or interest in integrated behavioral health and medical programming within a multidisciplinary framework.
Professional experience in behavioral health or medicine demonstrating knowledge of management and supervision techniques, peer review, data collection, and quality assurance.
Experience navigating a correctional healthcare setting with multiple stakeholders and needs while keeping patient needs the primary focus.
Candidates should have experience coordinating MAT or substance use disorder services in a medical or behavioral health setting.
Familiarity with CIWA and COWS assessments, withdrawal monitoring, substance use disorder screenings, medication administration, laboratory and drug-screen coordination, and referrals to medical, mental health, psychiatric, or community treatment providers.
Strong candidates will have experience leading multidisciplinary teams, developing clinical workflows, training staff, monitoring quality and compliance, and collaborating with providers, nursing, behavioral health, security, and outside methadone clinics.
Related certification may be applicable based on specific state requirements.
Must reside in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Substance abuse certification is desirable but not required.
Correctional healthcare, integrated care, CalAIM, reentry services, and experience working with multiple facility stakeholders are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage, and coordinate MAT services in collaboration with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and security staff.
Support program development, expansion, and staffing, and provide clinical supervision, training, and staff development.
Direct and oversee clinical services and assign duties to healthcare staff in alignment with licensure and scope of practice.
Conduct patient assessments; support screenings and referrals; and ensure appropriate labs, drug screens, and medication coordination.
Coordinate MAT operations, including medication administration schedules and collaboration with community methadone clinics.