OPIATE-SPECIFIC CMAC/CAC II - GLYNN COUNTY

Glynn County Government; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-weekly payroll

PTO 12 hours per month

12 paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

No-Cost Employee Health Clinic

Health Care Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Deferred Compensation

Voluntary Benefits

Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan

Job summary

Glynn County Government's Drug Court program in Brunswick, GA seeks an Opiate-Specific CMAC/CAC II to provide clinical support, case management, and participant monitoring for individuals with opioid use disorder in a judicial context.

You will conduct assessments, deliver evidence-based counseling, develop treatment plans, coordinate with MAT clinics and treatment providers, document thoroughly, and collaborate with judges, probation, and other partners to promote recovery and program success.

Qualifications

• CAC II or CMAC certification required for position.
• Experience with substance use disorders, opioid use preferred.
• Knowledge of CBT, MI, and trauma-informed care approaches.
• Understanding accountability court operations, sanctions, incentives, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct substance use assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, and clinical monitoring.
• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices.
• Develop, update, and maintain individualized treatment plans.
• Deliver education on MAT, relapse prevention, and healthy coping strategies.
• Monitor participant progress, barriers, and treatment adherence.
• Respond to crises with trauma-informed interventions.

Skills

CAC II Certification

CMAC Certification

Trauma-informed care

CBT

MI

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: DRUG COURT - Brunswick, GA 31520, Salary Range: $52,419.46 Salary/year, Job Shift: Day.

The Opiate-Specific CMAC/CAC II provides specialized clinical support, case management, and participant monitoring within the Drug Court program, with a focus on individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder. This position ensures participants receive appropriate treatment interventions, education, and support while maintaining compliance with Drug Court standards, policies, and timelines. The counselor collaborates closely with the Drug Court team, treatment providers, and community partners to promote participant recovery, accountability, and program success.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Clinical Services & Participant Support

• Conduct substance use assessments, biopsychosocial evaluations, and ongoing clinical monitoring for participants with opioid use disorder.
• Provide individual and group counseling using evidence-based practices appropriate for opioid-involved populations.
• Develop, update, and maintain individualized treatment plans aligned with Drug Court requirements.
• Deliver education on addiction, recovery, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), relapse prevention, and healthy coping strategies.
• Monitor participant progress, barriers, and compliance with treatment recommendations.
• Respond to participant crises using trauma-informed and clinically appropriate interventions.

Case Management & Coordination

• Maintain regular contact with participants to ensure adherence to treatment, court requirements, and program expectations.
• Coordinate care with treatment providers, MAT clinics, mental health agencies, probation, and other community resources.
• Facilitate referrals for detoxification, residential treatment, outpatient services, mental health care, and supportive services.
• Participate in staffing meetings, providing accurate and timely updates on participant progress and concerns.
• Support participants in accessing recovery resources, transportation, employment assistance, and other stabilizing services.

Documentation & Reporting

• Complete all clinical documentation, progress notes, treatment plans, and case updates in accordance with agency standards and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of participant contacts, interventions, and compliance.
• Prepare written reports for court hearings, staffing, sanctions, incentives, and phase advancement.
• Ensure documentation meets state, federal, and accountability court requirements, including confidentiality and ethical standards.

Drug Court Team Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with judges, coordinators, probation officers, law enforcement, and treatment providers.
• Provide clinical insight during team meetings to support appropriate sanctions, incentives, and treatment adjustments.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case reviews and contribute to program development and improvement.
• Maintain professional communication and uphold Drug Court core values of accountability, integrity, respect, collaboration, positivity, transparency, and efficiency.

Specialized Opiate-Focused Responsibilities

• Monitor participants receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) such as methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone.
• Educate participants on MAT expectations, safe use, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with MAT providers to ensure continuity of care and adherence to dosing schedules.
• Provide targeted relapse-prevention strategies specific to opioid use disorder.
• Track opioid-specific risk factors, withdrawal concerns, overdose risks, and recovery milestones.

QUALIFICATIONS & BENEFITS:

• Certification as a CAC II or CMAC (or equivalent state-recognized credential).
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with substance use disorders, preferably opioid use disorder.
• Knowledge of evidence-based treatment modalities, including CBT, MI, and trauma-informed care.
• Understanding of accountability court operations, sanctions, incentives, and compliance structures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in documentation, case management systems, and timely reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Drug Court, Accountability Court, or criminal justice settings.
• Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols.
• Training in ASAM criteria, DSM-5 substance use diagnoses, and crisis intervention.
• Experience with high-risk, high-need populations.

BENEFITS:

• Bi-weekly payroll
• 12 hours of PTO per month
• 12 paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• No-Cost Employee Health Clinic
• Health Care Plan, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability
• Deferred Compensation, Voluntary Benefits
• Retirement - Defined Contribution Plan