Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY:     

Bridgeway Center, Inc. (BCI) is seeking applicants for the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator position that want to work with substance use clients to effectively address clients’ care by screening, assessing needs, developing, monitoring, and facilitating interdisciplinary approaches.

Behavioral Wellness Clinic (BWC) offers services that help individuals link to needed psychiatric services including services for MAT. This includes direct assistance in gaining access to the MAT program, Coordination of Care (CoC), oversight of the entire case, and linkage to appropriate services. MAT Coordinator includes (1) Point of Contact (POC) for clients interested in the MAT program (2) assessment of the eligible client to determine service’s needs; (3) refer the client for needed services and set up the client with needed appointments; (4) monitoring and follow-up; and (5) enter and discharge clients and services into Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association (FADAA) data base as needed. BWC educates persons served and their support system regarding diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. This position will work with clients in the Judicial system.

Applicants must be outgoing and enjoy working with the public, professional, and para-professional team. Have the ability to collaborate and communicate with BCI departments and external stakeholders. Must be able to multi-task and always remain professional to ensure that each client has a positive and helpful therapeutic experience.

Why Join BCI?

At BCI, you’ll be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to improving the quality of life for the individuals we serve. As a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator, your work will be both rewarding and impactful, as you make a difference every day in the lives of our clients.

An evidenced-based service model with proven results is used by the program. We provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and coaching throughout your onboarding process to ensure your success and professional growth.

We encourage you to explore this amazing opportunity further by submitting your application and resume today!

BENEFITS OFFERED: BCI offers competitive salary and benefits. Benefits include:

• Eleven (11) Paid Holidays
• Seventeen (17) days per year of PTO
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care / Dependent Care Reimbursement Program
• Employer Paid $15,000.00 Life Insurance
• Teladoc
• Health Insurance
• Vision / Dental Insurance

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field AND must currently have a HIV/AIDS 501 certification or be able to obtain a HIV/AIDS 501 certification within one (1) year of employment.

Bilingual/bicultural English and Spanish preferred, but not required. Please include a resume with the application. Applicant must be able to pass an Agency for Healthcare Administration (AHCA) Medicaid and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Level II background check, drug screen, and a Tuberculosis (TB) test. Applicant must be at least twenty-one (21) years old and have a valid Florida Driver’s License with no more than three (3) points on their driving record to be insured under BCI’s automobile insurance policy.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / & ABILITIES:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to display sensitivity all persons and cultures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Some of the job tasks and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Managing an assigned caseload of clients having substance use disorders for alcohol and/or opioid use diagnosis and for assessing client needs.
• Complete all GPRA’s/outcomes in the appropriate database.
• Provide MAT education.
• Linking clients to care and services.
• Attend staffing meetings.
• Complete invoices for the Florida Alcohol & Drug Abuse Association (FADAA).
• Order medications.
• Complete audits.
• Promote the MAT program by way of community outreach.
• Schedule MAT clients with Prescribers, Therapists, and Bridgeway Health Clinics (BHC) Medical staff and connecting them for traditional Case Management to meet/achieve any other client service needs.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our team at BCI!

WORK SCHEDULE:   Monday – Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WORK LOCATION:      Travel between Fort Walton Beach (FWB) and Crestview (CV) locations

WAGE:       The wage for this position is $20.00 per hour

NOTE:  APPLICANTS WHO DO NOT MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

ALL APPLICANTS ARE SUBJECT TO DRUG TESTING.

BRIDGEWAY CENTER, INC. (BCI) IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE AND

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER