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Substance Use Counselor

Hartford, CT · On-site

$22.50 - $30.25/hr

Director of Integrated Services-MAT GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES The Substance Use counselor will ... Provides coordination of care to create an appropriate discharge plan. * Maintains documentation in ...

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What is a MAT Program Coordinator?

A MAT Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the operations of a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program, which helps individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. Their duties include coordinating care among medical and counseling staff, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting patients throughout their recovery process. They also manage program logistics, maintain accurate records, and often provide education on MAT best practices. The coordinator plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive effective, compassionate care tailored to their needs.

What are some common challenges faced by a MAT Program Coordinator, and how can they be addressed?

A common challenge for a MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment) Program Coordinator is balancing the administrative duties with patient care coordination, especially in high-demand environments. Coordinators often manage scheduling, compliance documentation, and communication among multidisciplinary teams, all while ensuring patients receive timely and effective treatment. Staying organized, leveraging digital tools for project management, and fostering strong relationships with clinicians and support staff can help address these challenges. Regular training and open communication channels also contribute to a smoother workflow and improved patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a MAT Program Coordinator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a MAT Program Coordinator, you need a background in behavioral health, addiction counseling, or social work, often supported by a relevant degree and experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR), case management systems, and knowledge of MAT regulations and best practices are essential. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills help in managing multidisciplinary teams and supporting patient engagement. These competencies are vital for ensuring effective program delivery, regulatory compliance, and positive patient outcomes in substance use disorder treatment.

How to become a Mat Program Coordinator?

To become a Mat Program Coordinator, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in education, health, or a related field, along with experience in program management or coordination. Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills are essential, and familiarity with the specific program's goals and regulations is beneficial. Some positions may require certifications or training related to the program's focus area.

Is it hard to be a Mat Program Coordinator?

Being a Mat Program Coordinator involves managing program operations, coordinating with staff and clients, and ensuring compliance with regulations, which can require strong organizational and communication skills. The role may also involve handling administrative tasks, data management, and sometimes certification or training in relevant areas. The difficulty depends on the complexity of the program and the coordinator's experience and skills.

What does a mat program coordinator do?

A mat program coordinator manages and oversees the operations of a mat program, which may include scheduling, staff coordination, and ensuring safety and compliance standards are met. They often work with team members, maintain records, and may use tools like spreadsheets or management software to track program activities.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Danbury, CT • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Job description

LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER- Danbury Hospital

Summary:

Performs assessments and formulates treatment plan and or discharge/transition plans in collaboration with patient, provider, and possible family and multidisciplinary healthcare team. Provides ongoing monitoring and evaluation of plans to meet the individual needs of patients throughout the care continuum. Assists in resource management through facilitation of care and participation in program planning, data collection and analysis. Provides education to patients/families regarding coverage, care options and community resources.

Responsibilities:

1.Care Coordination/Facilitation and Transition Management - coordinates multiple aspects of care to all appropriate patients to ensure the patient overall health goals improve and their psychosocial wellbeing.

2. Assesses patient's clinical readiness for transition in collaboration with the healthcare team and informs the team of the available resources based on the patient's clinical needs. Maintains easy flow of communication regarding patient's development and progress to all involved in care of patient.

3. Participates in the development and improvement of clinical initiatives focused on reducing hospital admissions or trips to the ED, or Re-admissions and ensuring appropriate levels of care. Actively involved in all daily, weekly or monthly provider or staff or supervision rounds/meetings. Knowledge of hospital and community resources and is a resource for the healthcare team.

4. Maintains effective relationships and a positive outlook when interfacing with other departments, multidisciplinary healthcare team as well as patient's/families and community providers.

5. Acts as an intermediary between patients, physicians and community providing advocacy, accurate healthcare information, potential referral services and proper treatment plans. Initiates and coordinates patient care conferences as required and will do home visits as necessary.

6. Social Work Care Coordinators provide clinical social work interventions which include counseling, bereavement, brief goal focused therapy and utilizes different modalities SBIRT, MI, CBT, DBT, mindfulness, ect. and crisis intervention as well as assessment and intervention in cases involving complex family/patient dynamics. Participate in Simulation Lab and promoting SBIRT and MAT in the PC offices.

7. Assist the primary care team in developing care management processes such as the use of guidelines, disease management techniques, case management, and patient education to improve self-management of chronic disease.

8. Utilization Review Care Coordinators reviews all admissions and continued stays for assigned group of patients to determine certification to the assigned level of care utilizing standardized criteria to achieve optimal outcomes and reimbursements. Provides timely clinical information to the commercial insurers. Coordinates direct communication between MD's and insurers to proactively avoid denials. Identifies variances, avoidable days, readmission and LOS issues and works with department leadership and the healthcare team to develop changes in process to improve outcomes. Collaborates with other members of care coordination to communicates changes in level of care as well as other pertinent information required for an optimal transition plan. Provides education to patient/families and the healthcare team.

9. High Risk Care Coordinators coordinate care for a group of patients with a specific diagnosis and/or complex discharge needs across the continuum. Provides assistance and support in collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure that patients are given all available resources to meet their healthcare goals and improve self-management of their health/disease process.

10. Maintains confidentiality on relevant issues and information. Takes accountability for personal performance and goal achievement. Takes initiative to set high standards of honesty, integrity and performance for self and others.

11. Collaborates effectively with team members, develops good relationships both inside and outside of the team. Constructively works through problems/issues without becoming defensive or antagonistic. Contributes ideas and supports decisions made by the team and the organization. Always treats others with dignity and respect.

12. In accordance with all regulatory requirements, documents accurately, objectively and timely, the patient's plan of care and treatment modalities and interventions.

13. Identifies patient safety and quality issues and reports to appropriate individuals. Uses high reliability principles to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.

14. Western CT Medical Group Primary Care Offices in the Northern and Southern regions of CT for possible collaboration and coverage main location of work will be Health Quest primary care offices in NY state. Facilitates the Behavioral Health integration in primary care as the onsite Behavioral Health LCSW performing behavioral health assessments, develop treatment plan and provide brief interventions utilizing various treatment modalities such as CBT, MI, grief counseling, tapping, goal setting, insight oriented supportive counseling, mindfulness, SBIRT and as needed referrals and recommendations for treatment and community services.

15. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to position, performs all other duties as assigned.

16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Skills Experience:

  • Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited school
    Minimum of five years experience
    Current NYS and CT Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
  • Credentials:LCSW

Company: Nuvance Health Med Practice CT

Org Unit: 503

Department: DB Psychiatry

Exempt: Yes

Salary Range: $33.21 - $61.68 Hourly