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Join the McNabb Center Team as the MAT Peer Recovery Support Case Manager today!

The MAT Peer Recovery Support Case Manager

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• The ED Peer Recovery Support Specialist will act as a member of a multi-disciplinary team, providing support to assist clients, family members and other parties affected.

Summary of position:

• This position will provide case management support to clients experiencing co-occurring disorders in rural counties.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• This position will involve client contacts directly in the community.
• This position will partner with our mobile clinic to provide care to rural populations.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Quality Care

• Provides monthly face-to-face case management contacts for clients experiencing substance use and/or co-occurring disorders.
• Submits a minimum of 75 contacts per month for clients receiving MAT services from our mobile clinic.
• Provides on-going daily support to the prescriber/nurse/therapist in relation to any client's needs as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Evidences coordination of care for clients with intra/inter-agency programs, courts and other stakeholders.
• Assists client with accessing transportation and provides transportation when other viable options are not available to ensure continuity of care.
• Assists clients with accessing insurance/Safety Net/ prescription coverage.
• Helps RN facilitate case management between the primary care provider, behavioral health provider, pharmacy, specialists, and/or natural supports regarding health and recovery needs of the client.
• Promotes recovery skills education with the client and/or family.
• Provides crisis intervention and emergency services as needed.
• Completes care plan within first three contacts with client and ensures provider, family and client participation in treatment planning as evidenced by signatures on care plans.
• Attends and is timely to weekly multidisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Attends and participates in administrative/ staff team meetings without tardiness.

2. Documentation requirements

• Completes all required clinical documentation in accordance with Center Policy and Procedure and funding source guidelines.
• Completes required documentation entries in the State TnWits system.
• Completes and signs EMR progress notes within two business days of encounter.
• Ensures that all clients have an up-to-date ROI, care plan, crisis plan, consent to contact after discharge, DLA-20, and updated consents and signature admissions page every 6 months and/or as needed.
• Creates and coordinates treatment interventions that are reflected in progress note documentation based on the care plan goals.
• Provides completed Client Contact Logs to program coordinator by date assigned.
• Attends supervision with program supervisor.

3. Team Atmosphere

• Interacts professionally with other employees, clients, and community organizations and promotes harmonious relationships and attitudes.
• Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Is expected to have regular/predictable attendance and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Accepts additional assignments and/or changes in assignment and/or work.
• Promotes an environment in which the culture and spiritual beliefs of the individual are respected.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $17.97/hr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• Weekday hours.
• Weekends and holidays off.
• The position may start as early as 8:30am and may end as late as 5:30pm.
• MAT clinic runs late on Tuesday evenings.
• On Tuesdays, this position may be required to work a 10:30-6:30pm shift.

Travel:

• This position will require utilizing a personal dependable vehicle to conduct Center business.
• It will require travel in rural counties which may include the following: Grainger, Cocke, Jefferson, Claiborne, Hancock.
• Maintaining a dependable vehicle and certified driver status is a condition of employment.
• Staff members may be required to provide transportation in their personal vehicle and staff members are reimbursed for use of their vehicle for this purpose.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• This position does require computer skills for timekeeping, scheduling and use of electronic medical records entry, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Outlook).

Equipment/Technology:

• This position does require computer skills for timekeeping, scheduling and use of electronic medical records entry, and familiarity with Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Outlook).

QUALIFICATIONS - MAT Peer Recovery Support Case Manager

Experience / Knowledge:

• Has or is willing to obtain the State of Tennessee Certified Peer Recovery Specialist Training (CPRS).
• Must have coursework and/or experience and understanding in the areas of cultural diversity, human development, and treatment of substance use disorder, understanding of trauma-informed care, suicide prevention, crisis intervention referral and knowledge of overdose reversal.

Education / License:

• A bachelor's degree preferred in a health-related field of counseling, psychology, social work, or three years' experience working with individuals with substance use disorders, or co-occurring diagnoses preferred.
• A minimum of HS Diploma or GED.

Physical/Emotional/Social -Skills/Abilities:

• Exposure to biological hazards.
• Hearing of normal and soft tones.
• Valid driver's license (F-endorsement).
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Pushing/pulling up to 150 lbs.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Required to be certified in, and effectively implement, verbal and physical de-escalation techniques that include a wide range of bodily movements; including but not limited to, grasping, holding another person, running, and walking.

Location:

• Knox County, Tennessee

Apply today to work where we care about you as an employee and where your hard work makes a difference!

Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.