Job Details
Job Location: Saint Albans, VT
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
Free Licensure Supervision will be provided
Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Wellness Counselor, where you will play a vital role in providing comprehensive care management to patients within our private family medicine practice. Our team of Nurse Practitioners is passionate about supporting patients and their families while treating the whole person. We are looking forward to welcoming someone to assist in navigating complex medical and social needs, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes through care coordination, health promotion, transitional care, and family support services.
Responsibilities
* Comprehensive Care Management: Identify and assess potential MAT patients, develop treatment plans, provide counseling, monitor health status and treatment progress, and design systematic approaches for Social Determinants of Health.
* Care Coordination: Communicate with providers, facilitate referrals, and coordinate care transitions seamlessly.
* Health Promotion: Offer nontraditional therapies in the PCP office, assist in goal setting, and develop self-management plans.
* Comprehensive Transitional Care: Build collaborative relationships with providers by implementing referral protocols to reduce hospital readmissions and support community placements.
* Referral to Community & Social Support Services: Help patients access community resources.
Qualifications
* Master's Degree (MSW, CMHC) with licensure or licensure eligibility - LICSW or LADC.
* Experience in individual therapy with knowledge of substance use/misuse.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Knowledge of Social Determinants of Health.
If you are passionate about making a positive impact on individuals and families, we invite you to apply. At NCSS, we offer comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, an employer-matched retirement plan, and educational support. For qualifying candidates, this position offers $5,000 in student loan forgiveness upon successful completion of a 6-month introductory period. Join us at NCSS, a 2023 Best Places to Work in Vermont!
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