Counselor-MAT

Homeward-Bound,-Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Homeward Bound in Dallas seeks a fully licensed LCDC to join the outpatient Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. The role blends administrative and clinical duties and requires high attention to detail, self-direction, and trauma-informed care.

The position involves completing admissions, eligibility, treatment plans, and discharge documentation, coordinating with prescribers, and managing funding sources. It is a full-time, Mon-Fri role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid LCDC license in Texas.
• Experience in behavioral health and MAT settings preferred.
• Ability to work self-directed with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission documentation including screening, assessment, and treatment plan for MAT clients.
• Complete initial financial eligibility form and update every 6 months.
• Perform treatment plan reviews every 30 days.
• Conduct individual counseling sessions regularly.
• Prepare discharge documentation after staffing discussions.
• Coordinate with prescribers and medical staff on clinical concerns.
• Navigate funding sources to coordinate individualized care.
• Provide continuity of care with internal and external programs.
• Assist with medication issues (pharmacy communication, pick up, discrepancies).
• Assist with urine drug screens and documentation.
• Collect MAT program data in CMBHS and Netsmart; maintain organizational records.
• Explain Subutex, Suboxone, and Sublocade to clients and staff.

Skills

Self-direction

Trauma-informed care

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Licensed LCDC (Texas)

Tools

CMBHS

Netsmart

Job description

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 for this position include, but are not limited toComplete 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.