State Of Ohio Orient , OH 43146
Posted 2 weeks ago
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:
Correctional Reception Center
11271 State Route 762
Orient, OH 43146
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.
What's in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Must hold current certification or credentials in one of following:
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.
Job Skills
Technical
Behavioral Health
Counseling & Rehabilitation
Mental Health
Professional
Building Trust
Listening
Motivating Others
State Of Ohio