Medication Assisted Treatment Program Manager

Company: Saluscare Inc.
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 2, 2024

Job Description:

Job Title: Medication Assisted Program ManagerOverview:Responsible for supervision and management of all functions related to the delivery of quality behavioral health services for the target population (adults with mental health and/or substance related disorders). Additional management functions include program development, expansion and design.Duties:Routinely works very closely with program psychiatrist, ARNP, clinicians, nurse and all other team members to ensure quality patient care is delivered.Successfully assists leadership and team with preparation for external audits and participate in audit processes.Works independently, cooperatively and reliably within own department and with other services to support the development and growth of the continuum of care and collateral services.Meaningfully participates in planning committees and work groups within SalusCare system.Capably maintains current practice standards and knowledge in areas of clinical supervision.Regularly provides clinical supervision of staff as per SalusCare procedure and in accordance with CARF guidelines.Upon request, productively assists other managers and director with interviews, hiring, and discipline of MAT staff.Consistently supervises orientation of new employees and conducts meaningful appraisal of employees in an ongoing and timely manner.Continuously supports the development and monitoring of program budgets and is able to reliably analyze and implement needed changes based upon findings.Steadily maintains compliance with all mandatory training and minimal hours of in-service training required by licensing agencies.Successfully and effectively participates in and provides leadership in maintaining compliance of all established policies, guidelines and procedures, including state and federal regulations to assure safe practices and quality patient care.Effectually provides ongoing leadership, education, and mentoring related to MAT and substance abuse and mental health treatment methods.Frequently monitors staff productivity to ensure all standards are met. Follows up appropriately according to SalusCare policies and procedures.Reliably maintains compliance with Florida Baker Act, Marchman Act, CFBHN, AHCA, Medicaid, Medicare, 65D-30, third-party insurance, Lee County Human Service and United Way funding, Department of Corrections, County Probation, SWFSC, DCF, and CARF standards.Commendably develops and maintains systems that ensure the timely and quality submission of all documentation requirements for quality patient care and State and other monitoring group requirements.Effectively oversees and ensures sufficient staffing to meet patient needs.Consistently demonstrates strong customer service and ensures that clinical staff provide appropriate services to patients, being mindful of flexibility to these patients and their schedules while ensuring appropriate departmental flow.Unfailingly and independently demonstrates a sound understanding of and commitment to CARF standards.Reliably demonstrates and models attitudes and knowledge consistent with co-occurring best-practice standards and ensures staff are trained and practice accordingly.Consistently demonstrates cultural sensitivity and ensures that staff incorporate cultural issues throughout care (i.e. assessment, service planning, service delivery, and discharge).Meritoriously assists with de-escalation and management of challenging behavior as an active participant on the Crisis Response Team (CRT).Successfully attains/maintains competency with agency clinical computer software and use it effectively within required time frame.Qualifications:- Master's Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field- Five years experience working with individuals with mental health and substance abuse- One year supervisory experience- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in documentation- Strong communication and interpersonal skillsJoin our team as a Medication Manager and contribute to the safe and effective use of medications within our organization. Apply today!Job Type: Full-timeBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance* Employee assistance program* Health insurance* Health savings account* Paid time off* Relocation assistance* Retirement plan* Tuition reimbursement* Vision insuranceSchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to FridayEducation:* Master's (Required)Experience:* Mental health/ Substance Abuse counseling: 5 years (Required)* Supervisory: 1 year (Required)Ability to Relocate:* Fort Myers, FL 33901: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby Jobble

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