New Policy Coordinator jobs in Kentucky

If you are mission driven and want to help the lives of people in your community, we have a place for you on our Team!

The MAR Outreach and Admissions Coordinator is responsible for screening, scheduling, and intake of new patients into the Medication Assisted Recovery Program.

Working closely with local referral sources including Fayette County Detention Center, DCBS, START Team, New Vista Pregnancy and Addiction Network, Drug Court, treatment centers, hospitals, primary care facilities the MAR Outreach and Admissions Coordinator is responsible for increasing new patient access into the not working on admissions, this position is also responsible for general outpatient clinical work and will carry a caseload of patients based on the need of the program.

In collaboration with a treatment team, provide services including but not limited to : crisis intervention and risk assessment;

treatment planning and on-going assessment; client education; individual, family, group and collateral therapy and referral and advocacy.

Caseloads may include diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs. The Outpatient Clinician is a positive team player that promotes a culture of inclusion and participation.

Required Education and Experience

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Professional Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or closely related field;

license as required by Kentucky professional boards and billing sources

• A treatment philosophy that embraces medication assisted treatment as a method for recovery
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable operating transportation, and proof of current auto insurance

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience working with individuals and families who experience various mental, behavioral, and substance abuse conditions.
• Experience working in an OTP
• Qualified Mental Health Professional
• Licensed Independent Practitioner

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Clinical services

• Deliver evidenced based counseling that provides effective treatment of medically necessary mental and behavioral conditions in individuals and families
• Assess and integrate historical, psychosocial and medical information into a client’s individualized treatment
• Monitor the need for continuation of services and / or change in level of intensity of services
• Utilize Partners for Change Outcome Management System (PCOMS) in assessments and clinical treatment episodes
• Delivers services primarily in an outpatient office but may also provide services in other locations if needed to meet the client’s needs.
• Manage situations involving client risk and provide crisis clinical services that help de-escalate crisis situations and promote stability
• Manage a caseload that may include diverse populations with a variety of clinical needs

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with client, family (if appropriate) and treatment team to develop treatment goals
• Work closely with referral sources regarding patient care when appropriate
• Communicate effectively with team members and collateral sources
• Refer and transfer when clinically indicated
• Participate in regular meetings with program director and treatment team

While we welcome all to apply, there are some position specific background stipulations that must be met to comply with various regulatory and contractual requirements.

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Last updated : 2024-06-11