Director of Medication Assisted Treatment - New Bedford, United States - Steppingstone Inc.

Steppingstone Inc.

Verified Company

New Bedford, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

SUMMARY:
The Director of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) works as an integral part of the Executive Team.

The Director of MAT will perform, but is not limited to, the following duties:

oversight of project, conduct supervision of assigned personnel, provide in-service training, manage fiscal budget, collaborate with community providers and project representatives to adhere to contract compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings; inservice training and supervision with assigned personnel.
Conduct confidential, quality assessments that are gender and culturally responsive and trauma informed.
Perform direct services when necessary.
Provide ongoing consultations and crisis intervention.
Participate in program planning, development and other management functions.
Ensures effective implementation and operations of the Project's evidencebased practices, services, and interventions.
Responsible for ongoing Project evaluation and achievement of goals and objectives.
Responsible for the fiscal budget and electronic health record data.
Develop systemlinkages and referral processes with collaborative partners and other communitybased providers.
Attend, organize, and/or lead various outside meetings to coordinate and benefit Project services and achieve objectives.
Attends relevant professional development conferences and make presentations to staff.
Complete and submit programmatic and fiscal reports in compliance with funder(s).
Ensure compliance, accuracy and quality of documentation.
Ensures standards of confidentiality in handling records, collaboration with other providers, and internal communication.
Ensure compliance with funder(s) requirements and regulatory and licensing standards.
Constructively utilize formal and informal customer comments to evaluate and improve effectiveness in providing services.
Oversee medication management for all outpatient clinics.
Develop best flow for practices regarding MAT for clients.
Intercept all medication questions and inform providers as needed.
Train Project Director and staff regarding MAT best practice.
Onboard all providers and train them on Care Logic, Doctor First and other necessary computer programs.
Keep track of all prior authorization and hand out to providers when necessary.
Maintain relationship with all pharmaceutical representatives.
Set up and maintain relationships with all labs.
Monitor the Medication Room and ensure it is compliant with DEA standards.
Sign up all providers in Logical Access Control (LAC).
Work closely with providers for best Medication management for each client.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
The Director of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) must perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge/skill and/or ability required.

Bachelor's degree in behavioral sciences from an accredited college or is a licensed (LADC)/certified (CADAC) drug counselor or is the process of obtaining licensure.
Minimum of five years of related work experience providing services to those affected by substance use and mental health disorders and homelessness.
Minimum of three years' experience in leadership and management.
Good working knowledge of computers, electronic health records and data collection.
Requires valid driver's license due to businessrelated travel at least 30% of the time

Benefits: