Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) focused Coordinator (Correctional Program Coordinator) ORW Job at State of Ohio Jobs
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) focused Coordinator (Correctional Program Coordinator) ORW
(230002NS)The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator [Correctional Program Coordinator]
Job location:
Ohio Reformatory for Women (ORW)
1479 Collins Ave.
Marysville, Ohio 43040
Are you a qualified, licensed clinical counseling professional (Social Work, Licensed Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counseling) skilled at working with SUD Clients who are eligible to receive MAT?
Do you want to help incarcerated men and women get the benefit of medication assisted treatment in order to live substance-free and productive lives?
Do you enjoy utilizing your clinical skills to help effect change in the lives of others?
Do you enjoy working in an environment which supports positive life change?
Are you able to provide services and guidance to the substance use population using a MAT approach?
The Medication Assisted Treatment [MAT]) focused Coordinator may be a great fit for you!
The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) provides statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by Ohioans. The Bureau of Correctional Recovery Services works with offenders in Ohio’s prisons to facilitate life change, foster renewed responsibility and build the opportunity to become productive restored citizens. Recovery Services Correctional Program Coordinators (Counselors) with a MAT focus use evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Engagement (ME) skills in the treatment of offenders who need medication assisted treatment and programming.
Duties of the Correctional Program Coordinator include:
- At assigned correctional institutions, provide coordination of medication assisted orientation, treatment, counseling, and guidance for eligible participants
- Coordinate ongoing collaboration for participants with needed partners (MHAS Recovery Services, DRC Medical and Mental Health, contracted Opiate Treatment Providers, Community Linkage, etc.) to ensure provision of and continuity of services
- Complete assessments, treatment plans, progress notes and discharge planning with MAT participants in a coordinated approach and documented in electronic health record
- Engage and offer clients assistance with Medication-Assisted Treatment to foster and strengthen recovery
- Monitor and evaluate progress of the participants eligible for MAT in the substance use programs
- Provide technical assistance for continuing care planning
- Schedule is Monday-Friday, however hours will vary
- Provide technical assistance and training to staff as required
Selected applicant(s) will be required to complete the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation & Correction's Correctional Training Academy located in Orient, OH. This training is approximately 4 weeks in length.
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDC II)
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III (LCDC III)
- Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC)
- Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Professional Counselor (PC) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) by State of Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
- Licensed Physician by State of Ohio Medical Board.
- Licensed Psychologist by State of Ohio Board of Psychology.
- Registered Nurse by Ohio Board of Nursing.
- Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
- Licensed Independent Marriage & Family Therapist licensed by State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage & Family Therapist Board.
Knowledge of public relations, assigned responsibility for establishing & sustaining beneficial business relationships or establishing & projecting acceptable public image; *agency policies & procedures; counseling, interviewing; social sciences (social welfare).
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Unless required by legislation or union contract, starting salary will be set at the lowest rate of the salary range with gradual increases after completing probation and following successful annual performance evaluations.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test will not be offered employment.
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