Outpatient MAT Pharmacist — Patient-Centered Care

Acadia Healthcare; Ridgeland (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Part time

Job summary

Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center in Ridgeland, South Carolina, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Pharmacist to oversee outpatient MAT medications and ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

The Pharmacist will maintain records, educate patients, review drug interactions, and coordinate with insurers. A SC Pharmacist license is required; behavioral health experience is preferred. Monday–Friday coverage with PRN hours in clinic settings.

Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in pharmacy from an accredited college or university.
• Prefer prior experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatment.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for three years before employment.
• Familiarity with MAT, including safe handling of methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements (DEA, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission) related to controlled substances.
• Proven ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team for patient-centered care.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.

Responsibilities

• Fills prescriptions, verifies physician instructions and appropriate medication amounts.
• Checks for drug interactions with other medications or medical conditions.
• Instructs patients on how to take medications and informs about potential side effects.
• Advises patients on health topics and equipment for treating health problems.
• Teaches other healthcare practitioners about proper medication therapies.
• Completes insurance forms and works with insurers to ensure access to medicines.
• May oversee pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Maintains records and performs administrative tasks necessary for pharmacy practice.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacist license SC

Behavioral health experience

Regulatory compliance

Patient counseling

Education

Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD)

Job description

Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center in Ridgeland, South Carolina, part of Acadia Healthcare, seeks a Pharmacist to oversee outpatient MAT medications and ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

The Pharmacist will maintain records, educate patients, review drug interactions, and coordinate with insurers. A SC Pharmacist license is required; behavioral health experience is preferred. Monday–Friday coverage with PRN hours in clinic settings.