Care Coordinator - MAT

The position of the Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Overdose Prevention Health Educator with the MAT Team will be responsible for the following: intra-agency training of staff, patients, and family members in opioid overdose prevention with naloxone; community outreach, engagement, and training in opioid overdose prevention with naloxone and on opioid use disorder, treatment, and stigma (at churches, schools, jails, colleges/universities, health fairs, et cetera); quality improvement development and data analysis of the opioid overdose prevention program and the MAT (medication assisted treatment) program; maintain naloxone kit supply/assembly and distribute to HRHCare clinic sites on demand; participate in applicable MAT meetings and designated site MAT case conferences, conduct MAT intake screenings with patients, complete MAT case conference documentation, and complete additional assignments/projects as per the MAT Manager’s direction and as per the Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Overdose Prevention Health Educator’s interests.The position of the Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Overdose Prevention Health Educator with the MAT Team will be responsible for the following: intra-agency training of staff, patients, and family members in opioid overdose prevention with naloxone; community outreach, engagement, and training in opioid overdose prevention with naloxone and on opioid use disorder, treatment, and stigma (at churches, schools, jails, colleges/universities, health fairs, et cetera); quality improvement development and data analysis of the opioid overdose prevention program and the MAT (medication assisted treatment) program; maintain naloxone kit supply/assembly and distribute to HRHCare clinic sites on demand; participate in applicable MAT meetings and designated site MAT case conferences, conduct MAT intake screenings with patients, complete MAT case conference documentation, and complete additional assignments/projects as per the MAT Manager’s direction and as per the Opioid Use Disorder and Opioid Overdose Prevention Health Educator’s interests.

practicing intake and referrals of patients in need,
identifying patients who are at-risk to assess eligibility
for various services

offering and reviewing screenings or self-referrals,
referring patients to other programs and community
services

tracking patients to confirm program enrollment and
engagement

providing follow-up and case management to deliver
assistance and information

implementing patient engagement strategies to improve
outcomes

developing and/or facilitating classes with other
professionals

maintaining professional boundaries and respecting
patient confidentiality

educating patients on medical interventions and
prevention

auditing charts for quality assurance,
documenting interactions with patients in an electronic
health record

attending and participating in community or host site
events

creating social media content to promote the programs,
updating documentation to assess program adoption
and progress

collaborating with supervisors and other leadership,
screening persons admitted for referral to behavioral
health services

conducting social determinants of health screener,
providing social service navigation,

maintaining, assembling, and distributing materials and
supplies,
participating in meetings and conferences,
conducting program quality improvement and data
analysis

Organized; sound organizational skills,
Multi-tasker; ability to balance,
Comfortable speaking with patient populations,
individually or in groups

Interested in health and wellness promotion,
Team-oriented,
Good verbal and written communication skills,
Proficient computer and data entry skills (e.g., Microsoft
suite)

Experience working with patient populations,
Speaks language(s) spoken by patient populations,
Creative problem solving,
Non-judgmental,
Kind and friendly

Knowledge of AmeriCorps/Health Corps member
requirements
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Skill with Microsoft Office or other software for a variety
of data processing operations involving a range of
problem solving, record keeping, correspondence, and
service tracking options

Member uses initiative in carrying out recurring
assignments following set procedures, independently.
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The supervisor assigns service activities, advises on
changes in procedures, and is available for assistance
when required.
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The supervisor assigns service activities in terms of
project objectives and basic priorities and is available
for consultation in resolving controversial issues.

The Member independently plans and carries out the
projects and selects the approaches and methods to be
used in solving problems.
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Completed projects are reviewed very generally to
determine that objectives have been met and are in
compliance with policies and regulations.

Detailed guidelines exist, including regulations and
directives, handbooks, precedents, industry standards
and files of previous projects.
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Guidelines are generally applicable, but the Member
independently makes adaptations in dealing with
problems and unusual situations.

Member has to develop, analyze, or evaluate
information before the service position can progress.
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The facts or conditions of the service position are clear
cut, predictable, and apply directly to the assignment.

Personal vehicle required