Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Specialist

Job Description

About Us

Welcome to ClearMind Talent, where we believe in accelerating our clients towards new heights while forging paths to streamline productivity. Our mission is to connect behavioral health organizations with unparalleled, reliable, and talented professionals, ensuring a fulfilling and reliable experience for all.

Reports To: Clinical Director / MAT Program Coordinator

Job Summary

The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Specialist provides integrated behavioral and care coordination services for clients receiving medication for substance use disorders (primarily Opioid Use Disorder/OUD). This essential role promotes treatment adherence, delivers specialized counseling, and coordinates seamless communication between the MAT prescriber, behavioral health team, and the patient.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide specialized individual and group counseling focused on MAT topics, including adherence, integration with behavioral therapy, and risk management.
• Coordinate scheduling, urine drug screening, and communication between the patient and the MAT prescriber (MD, NP, PA) to ensure timely follow-ups and medication adjustments.
• Conduct regular screenings and assessments to monitor for relapse risk, potential diversion concerns, and medication side effects.
• Facilitate thorough patient education regarding the function, benefits, risks, and responsibilities associated with the MAT regimen (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone, methadone).
• Work closely with the case management team to secure necessary resources (housing, employment) that support sustained recovery while on MAT.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records documenting all MAT-related services and communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, Nursing, or a health-related field. Master’s degree is highly preferred.
• Current state licensure or certification as a behavioral health professional (LPC, LCSW, LMHC, or CADC) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in a MAT or Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) setting.
• Demonstrated expertise in the pharmacology and evidence-based practice of FDA-approved medications for OUD and AUD.
• Strong ability to communicate complex medical and clinical information clearly to patients.

Equal Opportunity Employment (EOE) Statement

ClearMind Talent is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.