About this position
Join Our Mission of Compassionate Care and Cultural Enrichment!
Are you passionate about transforming lives with hope-inspiring treatment services? We are a vibrant community dedicated to compassionate care and cultural enrichment, and we are looking for a dynamic and experienced Methadone-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Counselor to join our team!
Why Join Us?
At Janus, founded in 1976, we are committed to providing exceptional treatment services in a professional and compassionate environment. As a MAT Counselor, you will play a crucial role in our Medication Assisted Treatment program within an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) setting. Lead with compassion, collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team, facilitate engaging psycho-educational groups, and maintain meticulous clinical documentation.
What We Are:
- A Dynamic Work Environment: Thrive in a vibrant setting where your expertise will shine, and you will provide extraordinary support to our team and community.
- A Culture of Excellence: We are dedicated to hiring top talent and fostering a culture based on merit, welcoming, accepting, and valuing everyone.
- A Mission-Driven Role: Join us in our exciting mission to assist individuals and families on their journey toward wellness and recovery. Our clients’ well-being inspires everything we do.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnostic Assessment and Treatment Recommendations: Review diagnostic assessments and treatment recommendations for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD).
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans tailored to each client’s journey, including thoughtful discharge plans.
- Service Coordination: Coordinate services with the medical department to ensure comprehensive care.
- Case Consultation: Regularly staff cases with the multi-disciplinary MAT treatment team to ensure cohesive and effective treatment strategies.
- Clinical Documentation: Complete appropriate clinical documentation within compliant policy guidelines, including maintaining meticulous records of client treatment files and mastering the use of Electronic Health Records (EHR) for timely and accurate documentation.
- Transfer and Discharge Summaries: Prepare transfer and discharge summaries to ensure smooth transitions for patients.
- Communication and Reporting: Keep your immediate supervisor updated on activities, results, and any potential issues, providing proactive recommendations for corrective actions.
- Policy Compliance: Uphold high standards by maintaining department policies and procedures in line with accreditation, licensing, and certification requirements.
- Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with area providers, state agencies, and our dedicated administrative staff to ensure seamless continuity of care and responsiveness to client needs.
- Client Orientation: Conduct engaging orientations for clients and their families, providing a comprehensive overview of our program guidelines and structure.
- Crisis Management: Be the first to alert the Program Manager to potential crises or urgent situations, ensuring swift and effective responses.
- Client Supervision: Provide compassionate supervision.
- Other Duties as Assigned: Step into a dynamic role where you’ll tackle diverse tasks, contribute to innovative projects, and continuously grow and adapt to make a meaningful impact.
Education:
- Associate degree in chemical dependency counseling, or a bachelor’s degree with coursework in chemical dependency
Licensing:
- Certification through CCAPP, CADTP or CAADE.
Experience:
- Treatment of substance abuse disorders
- Co-occurring health and mental health problems
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems like AVATAR
- Application of SAMHSA’s best practice indicators
- Drug and alcohol testing to monitor treatment plans and medical instructions
Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Exceptional interpersonal skills and a compassionate nature
- Bilingual - Spanish strongly preferred
Qualifications:
- Proficiency in any of the following platforms is preferred: Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, Apple iWork, or LibreOffice
- Strong understanding of cloud-based and standalone office suite applications
- Strong understanding of electronic health record (eHR) systems
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to office suites
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