RN MAT Coordinator

Wellpath•Hanford, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN MAT Coordinator provides leadership and oversight for the delivery of medication assisted treatment services within assigned facilities. This role coordinates the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the MAT program in collaboration with an integrated healthcare and custody team. The position directs clinical services, supports staff education and training, and ensures coordinated care delivery for patients receiving MAT. The RN MAT Coordinator also conducts assessments, supports screenings and referrals, and helps ensure continuity of treatment services. This role plays a central part in maintaining effective collaboration across medical, behavioral health, and security teams.

Requirements

Minimum of Independent Licensure with a Master’s Degree in clinical/counseling psychology or social work from an accredited college or university or be a graduate from an Accredited School of Nursing with a current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state in which employed.
Experience in the coordination and administration of behavioral health or medical service delivery systems as well as knowledge and/or interest in the provision of integrated behavioral health/medical programming within a multidisciplinary framework.
Professional experience in the behavioral health or medical field that indicates knowledge of management and supervision techniques, peer review, data collection and quality assurance.
Experience successfully navigating a correctional healthcare setting in which there are multiple stakeholders and needs to consider while maintaining the patient’s needs as the primary focus.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating Medication-Assisted Treatment or substance use disorder services within a medical or behavioral health setting.
Familiarity with CIWA and COWS assessments, withdrawal monitoring, SUD screenings, medication administration, laboratory and drug-screen coordination, and referrals to medical, mental health, psychiatric, or community treatment providers.
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.
Correctional healthcare, integrated care, CalAIM, reentry services, and working with multiple facility stakeholders are strongly preferred.
Other substance abuse certification would be desirable though not required.
Related certification may be applicable based on specific state requirements.

Responsibilities

Plans, manages, and coordinates MAT services, working closely with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and security staff
Supports program development, expansion, and staffing while providing clinical supervision, training, and staff development
Directs and oversees clinical services and assigns duties to healthcare staff in alignment with licensure and scope of practice
Conducts patient assessments, supports screenings and referrals, and ensures appropriate labs, drug screens, and medication coordination
Coordinates MAT-related operations, including medication administration schedules and collaboration with community methadone clinics