OBAT Navigator (Office Based Addiction Treatment, MAT)

• Job Type: Full-time

• Pay: $48,000 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Day shift, some evening and weekend availability may be required
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for managing an assigned caseload of adults diagnosed with substance use disorders. The incumbent is responsible for assessing client needs, developing, implementing and reviewing care plans, and working with staff and other community resources in meeting/achieving client service needs.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accepts newly assigned cases in which a licensed provider has completed the diagnostic assessment. Completes non-clinical assessments on all clients.

Develops appropriate care plans with clients as the means for implementing appropriate services.

Provides ongoing supportive and/or case management functions in accordance with the problems, needs, and strategies identified within the care plan to assist the clients in achieving the stated goals and objectives.

Maintain communication and collaboration with primary care provider, Mainstream Recovery, and designated partner programs regarding client referrals and provision of services.

Provides ongoing reviews with the client regularly to assess the progress made in reaching service goals so that the care plan can be modified as necessary to ensure that the goals and objectives are being achieved.

Documents all service contacts within 24 hours of contact including face-to-face, collateral and networking contacts. Demonstrate appropriate & complete documentation of service provision including care plans and reviews, progress notes, correspondence, releases of information, etc. in compliance with agency and government standards.

Communicate with provider and treatment partners regarding client progress as needed as a means of supporting the client's care plan goals.

Develop and/or facilitate weekly support groups for participants interested in receiving support while on MAT.

Participates in interagency planning and service coordination activities as directed to improve and enhance service continuity and effectiveness for clients.

Participates in regular interdisciplinary staff meetings, doctor staff meetings and Substance Use Program supervision.

Participates in regular group supervision and individual supervision as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing the provision of clinical services, and addressing administrative issues.

Maintains close communication with the physician and care team for input regarding medication compliance, side effects of medication, and medication changes and alerts identified staff of any changes in client adjustment that might suggest decompensation and a need for intervention.

Maintains collaborative relationships and communication with community referring agencies to formulate appropriate collaborative intervention strategies.

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor, which are consistent with the position and in compliance with agency policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

Considerable knowledge of substance use disorders medication-assisted treatment, specifically buprenorphine. Knowledge of utilizing assessments in care planning for case management. Knowledge of community referring agencies and collaborative intervention strategies.

Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to develop effective care plans and strategies to meet identified needs; to work effectively with community resources in coordinating services for clients; to work closely and effectively with clients, and other professionals; to gather and document necessary client information, write reports and maintain client records; to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, and to maintain confidentiality according to all relevant regulations and agency requirements.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Qualifications:

Any of the following:

Licensed individuals, such as an RN, LPN, or LSW;

An individual with a Baccalaureate degree with 2 years clinical (office) or lived experience;

An individual with an Associate degree or a certified medical assistant with 4 years clinical (office) or lived experience

(The qualifications above are the minimum requirements to become an OBAT Navigator for NJ Family Cares Office-Based Addiction Treatment program, upon hire the candidate will be assisted in applying for a NPI-National Provider Identifier in order to receive designation as a OBAT Navigator)