MAT Case Manager

JOB TITLE: MAT Case Manager 

(Medication Assisted Treatment)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the SUD Clinical Supervisor, The MAT (Medication Assisted Treatment) Case Manager helps clients access MOUD & MAUD (Medication for Opioid & Alcohol Use Disorder). Conducts initial brief assessments, introduces participants to MAT programs and services, facilitates appointments at outpatient MAT clinic, serves as a resource and coach for participants, and advocates for culture change in support of harm reduction approach to MAT. In addition, engages clients that are in active addiction through psycho-education and harm reduction risk reduction information strategies, increasing knowledge of MAT services, and coordinating visits to MAT outpatient program(s).

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with identification of participants with substance use or co-occurring mental health disorders.

Establish a positive relationship with MAT participants struggling with drug use; including initial client assessments and brief interventions using standardized tools.

Make case manager contact information widely available to people who struggle with substance use.

Respond to calls, texts and emails directly from MAT participants, providers and community partners.

Advocate for a culture of low barrier access to MAT medications for clients with OUD that includes signage or materials inviting clients to seek help for substance use.

Conduct outreach to touchpoints for high-risk opioid use such as street-based outreach to jails, syringe service programs, encampments, shelters, and other SUD treatment programs.

Use motivational interviewing techniques to communicate with participants in a respectful, culturally appropriate, and non-judgmental manner.

Use Trauma Informed Care methodology to communicate with clients and access treatment services

Maintain up-to-date information about drugs use trends, the effects of various substances, withdrawal symptoms, and treatment options to effectively educate and counsel participants.

Promote harm-reduction strategies based on participants’ goals, preferences, and life circumstances.

Assist with navigating barriers to participants obtaining MOUD prescription(s).

Develop connections with a comprehensive array of community service providers to address the needs of people with SUD or co-occurring mental health disorders.

Provide participants referrals to other services such as shelter, primary care, dental, and residential treatment facilities.

Other duties as assigned. 

CREDENTIALS REQUIRED:

Must have completed the Full MARS program with Certification included prior to employment. 40-hour CEU.

5 years’ experience with substance use disorder population.

Or

Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree  

Behavioral Health (Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work, Human Services)

Must have completed the Full MARS program with Certification included prior to employment. 40-hour CEU.

Or

Associates Degree, Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree

Behavioral Health (Psychology, Mental Health, Social Work, Human Services)

CRADC, LPC, LMSW, LCSW

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS PREFERRED:

Experience and interpersonal skills working with culturally and socially diverse community groups, including individuals recently released from incarceration, people experiencing homelessness, people engaging in sex work, and other marginalized populations.

Understanding of Substance Misuse Disorder (SUD) and Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) as a medical condition and the role of MAT in treatment and harm reduction. 6. Knowledgeable in principles of harm reduction.

Able to work independently within an agency team and have excellent organizational skills.

Self-motivated, problem solver, and able to organize job assignments with strong leadership skills.

Ability and willingness to work in a team-oriented work environment, with professionals and paraprofessionals from different disciplines, as well as volunteers and clients.

Must have a reliable form of transportation as travel to different sites within the agencies catchment area is required.