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Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Nurse [Formerly Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Nurse] - Full TIme
As the Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Nurse you will serve as the primary clinical contact for patients receiving Medication Assisted Recovery treatment from Greater Seacoast Community Health. Coordinates the care of patients being prescribed Suboxone, Sublocade and Vivitrol.
Come to work every day knowing your efforts make other people’s lives better. You’ll be part of a supportive, dynamic, multidisciplinary team – including medical, dental and behavioral health care providers, social workers, family workers and others – working together to meet the needs of the whole person. Your days will be busy, varied and interesting. And you’ll have opportunities for career growth: Many employees take on new challenges and increasingly responsible positions during their years with us.
Job Duties
- In collaboration with the prescribing physician and behavioral health team, coordinates all aspects of patient care for MAR patients, including screening and intake, medication induction, and stabilization/ maintenance visits.
- Works with patients to reduce barriers to sustaining recovery. Meets with patients individually to assess barriers and develop treatment plan as well as assisting in development and management of patient self-management goals. Also supports the patient in improving access to health resources and social services.
- Supports the MAR and primary care teams in meeting Quality Improvement Goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications
- Education: BSN preferred
- License: Current NH Nursing License required
- Experience: Experience with behavioral health and/or substance misuse preferred.
- Other: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Proficiency with computer skills required.
The ideal candidate will also have
- Ability to work harmoniously with coworkers and patients
- Experience working with diverse and vulnerable populations
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Organizational skills
- Strong clinical and assessment skills
- Compassionate and nonjudgmental attitude
Work Location
Goodwin Community Health, Somersworth, NH
Hours per Week
40 (8:00am – 5:00pm)
Days per Week
Monday – Friday
Job Status
Full Time, Hourly (Non-Exempt)
Eligible for Benefits: Yes
Benefits
Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance with an agency subsidy. One of our health plans has a no-premium option for employee-only coverage. We also offer a 401(k) plan with an employer match and employer-paid group term life insurance and short-term disability coverage. Voluntary benefits include long-term disability coverage, Flexible Spending Account, and access to discounted auto and home insurance, pre-paid legal assistance, and more. We offer earned time (vacation and sick leave) plus seven paid holidays. Eligibility starts at 24 hours/week, with full benefits offered at 32 hours/week and above.
This position is eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of up to $5,000.00
About Us
Greater Seacoast Community Health’s mission is to deliver innovative, compassionate, integrated health services and support that are accessible to all in our community, regardless of ability to pay.
The Greater Seacoast Community Health network includes Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth, Goodwin Community Health in Somersworth, and Lilac City Pediatrics at both locations. Strafford County Public Health Network and WIC Nutrition Program are also affiliated with Greater Seacoast.
Greater Seacoast Community Health is a network of community health centers providing primary care, pediatrics, dental care, prenatal care, behavioral health counseling, substance use disorder treatment, mobile health services, WIC, social work services, a pharmacy, parenting classes, playgroups, and home visiting.
We believe everyone should be empowered to maximize health and well-being and strive to make our array of programs and health services integrated, high quality, affordable, recovery friendly, trauma informed, inclusive, and easy to access.
Learn more at GetCommunityHealth.org.
Greater Seacoast Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, federal, or local law. Qualified Veterans are encouraged to apply.
