Jail MAT Program Manager

Position Title:
Jail Based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Grant Program Manager
Location:
Gainesville, FL
Salary: $80,000/Annually | Exempt

Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

Meridian Healthcare treats patients who struggle with mental health and substance use disorders. Our team of Meridians has been treating these conditions with humanity and compassion for more than 50 years.
Do you believe in hope, empathy, accountability, resilience, and teamwork [H.E.A.R.T.]? Join our community of compassionate Meridians, today!

We want you! We welcome your knowledge, experience, story and expertise!

• Provide oversight and leadership of the Jail Based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Grant Program.
• Supervise and monitor program operations, implementation, grant compliance, and reporting.
• Serve as a program advocate with the Sheriff, in the community, other law enforcement, and key stakeholders.
• Provide specialized, evidence-based training to program staff, law enforcement, first responders, and community stakeholders.
• Direct and supervise outpatient clinic operations in assigned counties.
• Ensure that the Jail Based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Grant Program meets and exceeds all contract performance indicators and legal regulatory requirements, taking corrective action where necessary.
• Implement and monitor fidelity to appropriate evidence-based and best practices in the clinics.
• Develop and implement clinical pathways in substance abuse services, based on diagnosis and related social determinants.
• Work cooperatively with internal and external referral sources to facilitate access to services and support coordinated care.
• Oversee program performance on budgeted revenue, expenses, and productivity.
• Develop and/or maintain program-specific procedure manuals, in conformance with organizational policies and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with documentation standards via the compliance and peer review auditing process.
• Ensure that staff within the assigned clinics meet all training requirements in a timely manner.
• Develop QI initiatives and address and resolve client concerns/grievances.
• Collaborate with the other department to implement workflows and process improvements in clinic operations related to access, efficiency, and client satisfaction.
• Assist with strategic planning, including developing and presenting ideas for new or enhanced services, grant applications, and interagency collaborations.
• Participate in the development/modification of organization-wide procedures and forms as requested.
• Provide clinical supervision of license-seeking interns as needed.
• Engage in consultation, outreach, collaboration, and education with other community stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as required to meet program and departmental goals and objectives.

• Master's or doctoral level mental health or substance use professional.
• Three years of clinical leadership experience.
• Current licensure as LMHC, LCSW, or LMFT (or equivalent) required.

• Friendly, flexible and lively work environment! We also believe in company wide celebrations and blood drives. Our employee engagement committee is always coming up with other fun activities for all.
• Work-life balance - Generous PTO accrual for vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Benefits - Several health insurance plan options available including tax sheltered health savings account. Vision, dental, retirement, life insurance, Aflac and Long-Term Disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and accidental death are also available.
• Wellness Programs - Employees have an opportunity to earn a monthly discount on their medical plan premiums by participating in the Vitality wellness program.
• Compensation & Retirement - Competitive salaries and 403(b) retirement savings program with a gradual increase in company match, reaching up to 8% after 7 years of service.
• Growth & Education
  - Opportunities for growth and career advancement. Tuition reimbursement. Public service loan forgiveness and free clinical supervision.
• Perks - Cell phone plan discounts, travel reimbursement, Legal Shield, pet insurance and more!

• We pre-screen your application. If we find that your skills are a match for the position you applied for, we will then send your resume over to the hiring manager to schedule an interview.
• If the interview is successful, our talent acquisition recruiter from Human Resources Department will reach out to you with a verbal job offer and send over your background check paperwork as well as your follow up & next steps email.
• After you have cleared the background screening process our talent acquisition team will then send you an overview with expectations for New Employee Orientation start date.
• Our team is committed to helping you grow into the best version of yourself you were always meant to be. Thank you for considering joining the Meridian family!

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