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Description

We are seeking a dynamic, highly organized, compassionate individual to join our team as a Med Clinic Assistant. The ideal candidate must be friendly and warm and be able to work independently when needed with clients of all ages, races, genders, religions, and sexualities with wide-ranging mental health and substance use treatment needs. The Med Clinic Assistant will provide administrative support to the medication management and medication-assisted recovery program. This person will serve as the communication liaison for relevant patient information with agency outpatient providers.

If you are committed to fostering a supportive environment for clients to receive and staff to deliver high-quality, client-centered mental health and substance use treatment and support. We invite you to apply for the Med Clinic Assistant role.

The ideal candidate would:

• Track and maintain the status of med clinic psychiatric charts to ensure all necessary documentation is current and meets agency and State of Maine regulations/requirements.

• Schedule patient appointments for MAT and Psychiatric meds.

• Compile pertinent information from the client's intake file for new clients visiting the med clinic for an initial evaluation with the prescriber.

• Meet with clients via Telehealth and face-to-face to assist the Medication Management Provider.

• Correspond with area pharmacies who are requesting prescriber authorization regarding client medications.

• Assist with other requests from prescriber as needed and cross-train to perform other tasks when needed.

• Be proficient in using electronic health records (EHR) and other relevant software.

• Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a high level of empathy and understanding.

• Have knowledge of behavioral health services and a commitment to promoting mental health and well-being.

• Have analytical skills to interpret data and identify areas for improvement.

• Have the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Be able to complete all other related tasks.

Requirements

Education/Experience requirements:

• Associate's degree in social work, psychology, counseling, or a related field required. Equivalent relevant work experience in behavioral health, case management, or care navigation will be considered in place of a formal degree.

Hours:

This is a full time (40 hours/week) non-exempt position. Hours are 8:00am-5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Location:

This position will be based out of our main office located in Augusta, ME.

Pay rate:

Pay ranges from $17.00/hr. to $19.00/hr.

We offer a generous benefit package and competitive salary for full-time employees in a supportive and team oriented work environment.

Benefits include:

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Short-term disability

• Flexible spending account

• 10 paid holidays

• 401K plan

• Additional life and long-term disability

• Dental insurance available

• Earned Time starting at 4+ weeks per year!

To apply, please submit a cover letter detailing your interest and qualifications along with a current resume.

Crisis & Counseling Centers is a collaborative and comprehensive behavioral health agency operating in Central Maine. Since its founding 53 years ago, Crisis & Counseling Centers has become one of the most trusted behavioral health agencies in Maine, with approximately 100 employees located across five facilities and numerous community-based settings statewide.

Crisis and Counseling is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.