Suboxone Treatment Coordinator

Sipekne'katik; Indian Brook; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suboxone Treatment Coordinator at Sipehne'katik will join a multidisciplinary team to support treatment planning, case management, and targeted interventions for opioid use disorder in the community. Reporting to the Mental Wellness Coordinator, the role emphasizes collaboration with community agencies and Indigenous health approaches.

Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, coordinating with education, employment and family services, and ensuring quality of care

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related discipline; education and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Meet clients for orientation; assess needs and harm reduction strategies.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Professional demeanor

Opioid use disorder

Harm reduction

Public services navigation

Team player

Indigenous/First Nation familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, counselling, social work or addiction studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Career Opportunity

Suboxone Treatment Coordinator

Full-time, Term

Closing: October 22, 2026

Anticipated Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary: $45,000 Annually

General Description

The Suboxone Treatment Coordinator reports to the Mental Wellness Coordinator and is responsible for a wide range of case management activities and programming offered for people engaged in treatment for opioid use disorder in the community of Sipekne’katik. Working within a multi-disciplinary team, the Suboxone Coordinator will act as a liaison between community agencies and the Sipekne’katik Opioid Treatment and Recovery Program, facilitating treatment planning, case management, and delivering targeted interventions across a broad spectrum of health determinants to ensure comprehensive quality of care. A sound working understanding of community health approaches in First Nations communities and various community-based agencies in Sipekne’katik and throughout Nova Scotia will be required.

Responsibilities

Individual Treatment and Management plan 70%

• Meet new clients for an orientation session to review programming options, assess the needs of the individual, and review safe practices/harm reduction strategies in the context of treatment for opioid use disorder.
• Develop Individualized treatment plans with clients, including emotional, spiritual, physical, and mental well-being
• Support clients seeking opportunities to make progress on their wellness goals through engaging with various agencies including, but not limited to, education, employment, justice, and family services.
• Identify and mitigate barriers to treatment adherence (for example, organization transportation)
• Create Individual files for each client and do follow up, weekly, to ensure that program is being run efficiently.
• Ensure a good communication plan for Mental Health Clinicians to create.
• Utilize a circle of care teams to help with the process for each client.

Dispensing and Monitoring 20%

• Witness dispensing of buprenorphine(suboxone) out of the health center to ensure ongoing contact with clients, providing opportunities for routine informal check-ins for individuals who do not actively seek out programming and support.
• Conduct witnessed urine drug screening as required.
• Conduct medication counts as required.

Community Outreach 10%

• Organize and implement community and family education on the treatment of opioid use disorders.
• Organize stakeholder meetings
• Facilitate collaboration with various community agencies to foster support for individuals in recovery

Qualifications and Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree in related discipline such as psychology, counselling, social work, or addiction studies. A combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 2+ years’ experience in a clinical or medical office setting .
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are important.
• Professional and calm demeaner with the ability to respect the confidentiality of others.
• Ability to lead by example in maintaining a positive attitude and friendly demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and general office equipment.
• Familiarity with Opioid Use Disorder and Treatment.
• Harm Reduction and person-centered approaches used.
• Navigation of public services, such as withdrawal management services.
• Ability to work as a part of a team.
• Knowledge of and/or experience working in an Indigenous and/or First Nation communities/organizations is an asset.

• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• A Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector checks are required.

Working Conditions

• 5 days per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm daily, 35 hours weekly

Benefits

This position comes with a variety of benefits including Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave, Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance, an Employee & Family Assistance Program and employer matched Pension Plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Aboriginal applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission. The Band will not assume any expenses related to any job application process, included but not limited to travel, relocation, and application development. Please note certain positions come with mandatory employee benefits.

Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted