MAT Mental Health Professional

About the role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, is seeking a Full-Time MAT Mental Health Professional at Essex County Correctional Facility in Middleton, MA. The MAT Mental Health Professional is a counseling professional who provides treatment and support to assist patients in their recovery from addiction, assists with modifying problem behaviors, maintains standards of professional counseling practice in accordance with clinic policies and procedures, and participates as an interdisciplinary team member to facilitate the best patient experience and positive clinical outcome.

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual counseling sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required
• Conducts group and/or family sessions, under supervision, as scheduled and documents as required
• May co-facilitate assigned group or family sessions
• Maintains a patient caseload of no more than 65 individuals
• Responsible for initial assessments, as well as follow up assignment for Incarcerated Individuals
• Prepares an individual treatment plan for each assigned Incarcerated Individual
• May act as a liaison between referral sources and Incarcerated Individuals
• May act as a liaison with insurance carriers as requested
• May provide case management for Incarcerated Individuals, ensuring individualized quality care
• Evaluates an Incarcerated Individual's needs and determines if referrals to other programs or facilities are needed
• Complies with organizational policies, procedures, and performance improvement initiatives
• Responsible for ensuring Incarcerated Individual's medical records follow federal and state laws and regulations
• Communicates clearly and effectively with Incarcerated Individuals, family members, guests, and other members of the health care team
• Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Assists in assessment of Incarcerated Individuals' interest and appropriateness for the MAT program
• Assists with managing MAT patient registries to promote patient care plan adherence, follow-up and appointment scheduling
• Attends MAT collaborative meetings and team meetings
• Continues professional development through in-service education, workshops, conferences, and self-study necessary to maintain current knowledge applicable to the position
• Communicates and collaborates with providers and all members of the multi-disciplinary health care team as needed to facilitate Incarcerated Individual MAT registries, care delivery appointments and community outreach activities
• Works in partnership with addiction facilities, mental health and primary care agencies toward goals of collaborated care for patients
• Assists with MAT grant tracking, including data entry to track MAT program accomplishments, outcomes, patient volume, revenue, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Demonstrates proficiency in all company software required for the position

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited college or university
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
• Master's degree (preferred) with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a counseling field, one year of which working directly with behavioral health or addiction recovery population
• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 4 years of experience in a counseling field, two years of which working directly with behavioral health or addiction recovery population
• Licensure or Clinical Certification as required by state
• Must maintain CPR certification, and any other certifications

Benefits

• Holiday Pay: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus