Substance Abuse/MAT Counselor

NaphCare is hiring a Substance Abuse MAT Counselor to join our team of medical professionals to work at the Wayne County Jail located in Detroit, MI.

Payrates range from $36.10 - $38.00/hour.

As a Correctional Substance Abuse MAT Counselor, you will work alongside correctional officers and other medical professionals to assists incarcerated individuals with planning their transition back into the community. This is a unique position where you can make a difference to this diverse population of patients with complex medical needs.

The Substance Abuse MAT Counselor helps patients with substance abuse problems transition from treatment to community-based supports responsible for helping patient inmates with substance abuse problems transition from the facility back into the community. Duties and responsibilities may include and are not limited to:

Evaluating the medical, mental health, and social needs of inmates to identify their post-release needs
• Creating individualized plans that address specific needs, including medical follow-up, medication management, mental health support, and access to community resources
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals, social workers, and community organizations to ensure seamless transitions and continuity of care
• Maintaining accurate and comprehensive records of patient interactions, discharge plans, and follow-up activities
• Providing information and support to inmates and their families regarding discharge planning, available resources, and post-release care options
• Acting as a liaison between the correctional facility and community agencies to facilitate referrals and access to services
• Assist patients with a specific plan for medication management
• Assist patients with the identification of a support network, instructions for future care and follow-up
• Coordinate care with community agencies, shelters, employment agencies, and drug and alcohol counselors

Experience / Requirements / Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's Degree in a human service field bachelor's degree in a related field like nursing, social work, or healthcare
• Hold an active license in the state of MI (LLMSW, LMSW, LLPC, LPC, TLLP, LLP/MLP, LLMFT, LMFT, CCJP-M, CPRM, PC, CPS, or CADC)

• Possess an active BLS CPR certification (American Heart Association required)

• Knowledge in the development of discharge plans and coordination with community service providers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential information
• Excellent communication skills are essential for interacting with patients, staff, and physicians
• Able to work independently and in a team
• Ability to analyze data and solve problems independently.
• Integrity, professionalism and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with all facility(s) correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening

Physical Capabilities:

Must have the ability to stand for long periods, lift and move patients (up to 50 pounds), bend, squat, reach, push, pull, walk significant distances, and perform physically demanding tasks like CPR, all while maintaining good balance and endurance throughout a shift.

Why Join NaphCare?

NaphCare is one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities throughout the US and we are growing. If you have never considered a career in correctional healthcare, now may be the time. In addition to competitive salaries and generous employee benefits, we strongly support career advancement within the company.

NaphCare Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include:

• Health, dental & vision insurance that starts day one!
• Prescriptions free of charge through our health plan, beginning day one!
• Lowest Cost Benefits!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• 401K and Roth with company contribution that starts day one!
• Tuition Assistance
• Referral bonuses
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee
• Generous paid time off & paid holidays
• Free continuing education and CMEs

If you would like to speak with me to learn more about this position and NaphCare, apply directly to the position to initiate the application process, and I'll be in touch.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran

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