MAT Clinical Coordinator (RN) - Full Time (West Chester, PA)

Description:

PrimeCare Medical is looking for a dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurse (RN) to work as the Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinical Coordinator in the medical department at the Chester County Prison in West Chester, PA.

This position requires 40 hours of on-site care per week, Monday-Friday during normal business hours.

Job Responsibilities:

The MAT Clinical Coordinator will primarily be responsible for the clinical monitoring, coordinating and implementing of the mental health program in accordance with all policies and procedures.

In addition will primarily be responsible for administering detox medications and providing drug counseling while ensuring the proper flow of relevant information is communicated to appropriate personnel. Other responsibilities will include:

Serve as the PrimeCare Medical liaison for psychiatric/psychological services outside the facility.
Provide input to the Health Services Administrator regarding treatment response and progress reports of patients on a regularly scheduled basis.
Facilitate admission and placement of inmates/patients in forensic and community facilities.
Monitor and document all psychiatric/psychological clinical services provided.
Monitor treatment response of inmates/patients.
Ensure complete, accurate, and timely entries are made for each inmate/patient contact.
Work in harmony with mental health agency and legal system.
Assess mental health status of inmates/patients who have been referred by the primary treatment provider and reviews with the psychiatrist/psychologist.
Monitor the standards of care in accordance with NCCHC and accepted psychiatric/psychological standards. Application of standards forms the basis for Quality Assurance criteria.
Assess mental health status of inmates/patients who have been referred by a primary treatment provider.
Serve as a member of various committees within the medical unit and facility as necessary.
Develop and conduct in-service education programs according to annual in-service calendar, as necessary.
Actively assist with the detection and prevention of inmate/patient suicide.
Maintain confidentiality at ALL times.
Any/all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or delegated.
Administration of detox medication
Providing medication assisted treatment and drug counseling
Maintaining accurate records of all controlled substances, narcotics and sharps in accordance with applicable state and federal laws
Observing, reporting, and documenting symptoms, reactions and progress of inmates/patients and participate in the formulation of the plan of care
Record, retrieve and file medical information in the inmate/patient medical record

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to their employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability options, Generous PTO, 401k with match, and more.

Requirements:

Requirements:

Currently licensed as a RN in the state of Pennsylvania
Ability to communicate effectively
Demonstrate clinical competency
Previous MAT Program experience is preferred but not required

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!