Counselor-MAT

Homeward Bound; Dallas (TX); In loco; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Homeward Bound Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a fully licensed LCDC for its outpatient MAT program, treating opioid addiction with buprenorphine. The role blends administrative and clinical tasks in a fast-paced setting, requiring self-direction, attention to detail, and trauma-informed care.

The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, and involves documentation, care coordination, and interfacing with prescribers while working with systems like CMBHS and Netsmart.

Competenze

• Fully licensed LCDC
• Experience with MAT programs preferred
• Knowledge of CMBHS and Netsmart systems preferred

Mansioni

• Complete admission documentation including screening, assessment, and treatment planning for MAT clients.
• Perform initial financial eligibility forms and re-evaluate every 6 months.
• Update and review treatment plans every 30 days.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions regularly.
• Prepare discharge documentation after staffing discussions and MAT completion or disengagement.
• Coordinate with prescribers and other medical professionals on clinical concerns.
• Coordinate funding sources to tailor individualized care plans.
• Ensure continuity of care with internal and external programs.
• Assist with medication-related communications with pharmacies and reconciliation.
• Assist with urine drug screens and documentation as needed.
• Support MAT data collection, surveys, and record-keeping across CMBHS and MAT documentation.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Trauma-informed care

Self-motivated

Formazione

Licensed LCDC

Strumenti

CMBHS

Netsmart

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Details: Job Location: Homeward Bound Inc - Dallas, TX, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Homeward Bound, a behavioral health agency in Dallas, is looking for a fully licensed LCDC for the outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. Individuals enrolled in this program are recovering from opioid addiction through the use of buprenorphine and can be involved in a variety of levels of care including substance use outpatient, mental health outpatient, and substance use residential treatment.

This position involves strong attention to detail, the ability to be self-directed, high motivation, trauma-informed care, and the capacity to have working knowledge of two electronic health records: CMBHS and Netsmart. If you like to solve problems, blend administrative and clinical work, and create a fast-paced environment, then this could be a good position for you!

This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position .

Duties:

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to

• Complete all admission documentation including the screening, assessment, and treatment plan for every client enrolled in MAT services.
• Do the initial financial eligibility form and update it on enrolled clients every 6 months.
• Complete treatment plan reviews every 30 days.
• Have individual counseling sessions with clients on a regular basis.
• Complete discharge documentation after staffing concerns and problem solving with the MAT team for clients who complete, choose to discontinue, or who disengage with the program.
• Work closely with the medication prescribers and other medical professionals to handle the clinical concerns of each client.
• Be adept at understanding a variety of funding sources and how to coordinate individualized care utilizing those sources.
• Provide continuity of care by coordinating with other internal and external programs clients may be active with.
• Be available to assist with medication issues such as communication with the pharmacy, medication pick up, and medication discrepancies.
• Assist with urine drug screens and the documentation of urine drug screens as necessary.
• Assist with data collection for the MAT program which will include conducting surveys, attending MAT-related meetings, and keeping accurate records of all clients through CMBHS and MAT documentation as well as through organizational spreadsheets.
• Be able to explain the differences in Subutex, Suboxone, and Sublocade to both clients and staff from other departments.