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Medical Assistant

Are you interested in joining a dynamic company that delivers successful in home treatment to clients with substance use disorder? If you are a caring, compassionate and capable Medical Assistant who meets or exceeds the following, we want to hear from you!

Aware Recovery Care (ARC) offers a holistic approach to treatment and changes the way clients receive care throughout the northeast. ARC is a year-long, home based, addiction treatment program that works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to assist clients in their first year of recovery.

In this workplace, employees are given more freedom to map their paths to growth ( with the financial and moral support that they need ) .

Position Summary:

The Care Coordinator (CC-P) is responsible for the coordination and care management of Aware Recovery Care clients. In addition to executing the duties and responsibilities of the Care Coordinator as part of a multidisciplinary Addiction Care Team, the CC-P also serves to make any other arrangements, whether through ARC or outside providers, that are deemed necessary or beneficial to the overall progression of the client’s health.

**********Aware Recovery Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer************

***********No Phone Calls Please***********

Requirements:

  • Admission, care management and discharge of a caseload of clients receiving recovery services in the home.
  • In home withdrawal management services for clients withdrawing from substances.
  • Driving to and meeting clients in their home environment. Transporting clients to ARC-related appointments as fit and necessary.
  • Understanding treatment plan and updating to meet individual ARC client needs with consideration of client care goals as voiced by the client, making the client a major part of his/her treatment and recovery.
  • Regular evaluation of client progress, including crisis intervention as appropriate.
  • Submit timely clinical documentation in an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
  • Coordination of services with the client, family and all providers involved in the treatment plan.
  • Maintain up-to-date education on current addiction treatment trends, including knowledge of Internet and local resources for those with substance abuse.
  • Providing advocacy as needed to ensure the client knows and understands his/her rights.
  • Identification of client and family needs for services or other community resources and referral for the same when appropriate.
  • Participation in orientation, teaching and supervision of other client care staff.
  • Involvement in self-evaluation and professional development.
  • Participation in Case Review, supervision, and continuing education.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Assessed Competencies:

  • Urine Drug Screen competed following manufacturer instructions
  • Hand hygiene (Staff member washes hands properly, following ARC and CDC standards)
  • Proper use of Service Delivery Kit (following infection control protocol, using barrier appropriately)
  • Review Infection Control Policy
  • Review Emergency Operations Policy
  • Review and sign job description
  • Complete Drugs of Abuse module (screening for intoxication and withdrawal symptoms)
  • Complete Ethics module
  • Complete Treatment Planning module

Qualifications:

  • Must be Medical Assistant, Paramedic, EMT, LNA/CNA, MedTech, SW of different levels or experience, LADC, or provider of care to clients w/ SUD, MH, comorbid conditions.
  • One year of professional work experience in an associated field
  • Must be open/flexible to working nights and weekends, if required

Key Competencies:

  • Strong assessment skills and holistic health knowledge regarding addiction
  • Exemplary motivational interviewing and deep listening skills
  • Strong interpersonal and group communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate
  • Demonstrates patience and adaptability in the face of environment and situation fluctuations
  • Resolution-focused with the ability to think critically and creatively
  • Working knowledge of supplementary and alternative Addiction Treatment modalities
  • Appreciation and respect for principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Ability to engage with diverse audiences (age, gender, nationality, race/ethnicity, profession, etc.