Full Time Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator
Salary
$70,428.00 - $101,388.00 Annually
Location
Boulder, CO
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
SH2026-032
Department
Sheriffs Office
Division
SHE Jail
Opening Date
07/22/2026
Closing Date
8/5/2026 12:00 PM Mountain
FLSA
Exempt
Description
Full Time Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator
Jail Division
Hiring Range
Monthly: $5,869 - $7,159
Annual: $70,428 - $85,908
Salary Range
Monthly: $5,869 - $8,449
Annual: $70,428 - $101,388
The Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the Jail Medication Assisted Treatment (JMAT) program and providing substance use disorder services to incarcerated individuals diagnosed with opioid use disorder. Responsibilities include conducting substance use assessments, providing individual and group counseling, educating patients on medication-assisted treatment, coordinating referrals to internal treatment services, maintaining clinical documentation, monitoring program outcomes, and collaborating with medical, behavioral health, detention, and community partners to support evidence-based treatment within the correctional setting. The MAT Coordinator assists with Medicaid eligibility verification and enrollment for program participants and collaborates with the facilitys Re-Entry Coordinator to facilitate continuity of care upon release. The position also participates in quality improvement initiatives, program evaluation, and data collection to support the effectiveness and ongoing development of the JMAT program.
Boulder County is a family-friendly workplace dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful environment for all employees. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work.
PLEASE NOTE: When submitting your application be sure to include all relevant education and experience, as applications are screened based on the qualifications listed in this position announcement. Applications that do not appear to meet minimum qualifications, as outlined below, will not be considered. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completed applications.
Please be aware that your cover letter and resume will not be accessed in the initial screening process, so you must complete your application and supplemental questions with as much detail as possible. Any personally identifiable information (PII) such as name and address will be redacted from applications that meet the minimum screening requirements and are forwarded to the hiring manager. If the hiring manager selects you to advance in the hiring process, your cover letter and resume will then be accessible to the hiring team.
Examples of Duties
Collaborate with nursing staff, providers, and behavioral health personnel to identify inmates who report opioid use disorder (OUD) or other substance use disorders during the comprehensive medical intake screening.
Review referrals generated from the Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale (COWS) assessments and meet with inmates who qualify for Jail Medication Assisted Treatment (JMAT).
Complete substance use assessments, including the TCU-5 and other validated screening tools as appropriate, to determine treatment needs and level of care.
Educate inmates regarding opioid use disorder, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), recovery principles, overdose prevention, relapse prevention, and program expectations.
Obtain informed consent for participation in the Jail Medication Assisted Treatment (JMAT) program and document all required program enrollment activities.
Provide individual counseling, case management, and psychoeducational groups utilizing evidence-based practices consistent with correctional treatment standards.
Document all patient encounters, counseling sessions, assessments, treatment plans, group participation, referrals, and discharge planning activities in the electronic health record.
Coordinate referrals to internal jail programs including, but not limited to:
Jail Medication Assisted Treatment (JMAT)
Comprehensive Opiate Abuse Program (COAP)
Jail Behavioral Health Services
Behavioral Health Assistance Program (BHAP)
Jail Education and Transition (JET)
Coordinate referrals to psychiatric services and collaborate with behavioral health providers regarding co-occurring mental health disorders.
Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meetings with medical, psychiatric, nursing, behavioral health, and custody staff regarding patient progress and continuity of care.
Verify Medicaid eligibility and other insurance coverage for inmates participating in MAT services.
Coordinate Medicaid enrollment or reactivation with Boulder County Human Services to minimize interruptions in medication-assisted treatment following release.
Coordinate prior authorization requirements, medication continuity, and follow-up appointments with community opioid treatment providers, primary care providers, behavioral health providers, and pharmacies prior to inmate release.
Communicate and coordinate continuity of care with community partners including probation, parole, public health agencies, community mental health centers, opioid treatment programs (OTPs), Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), recovery organizations, and other treatment providers.
Provide naloxone (Narcan) education and overdose prevention counseling. Coordinate naloxone distribution when available and appropriate.
Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder, Colorado Medicaid requirements, and community treatment resources.
Collect, analyze, and maintain program performance data including participation rates, treatment completion, linkage to community treatment, recidivism, overdose prevention outcomes, and other quality improvement measures.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual, and grant-required statistical reports.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and assist with accreditation activities, audits, and program evaluations.
Attend professional meetings, regional committees, and statewide collaborative groups related to opioid use disorder treatment, including SUAG, SUAG Steering Committee, the Colorado Consortium, and other applicable organizations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Licensure (one of the following)
Preferred
Supplemental Information
SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Vision - Dual vision is not required. Single eye correctable vision is acceptable. Minimum peripheral vision for single vision is 900 on the ear side and 700 on the nose side. Frequently uses peripheral vision to observe and monitor multiple people and activity.
Hearing - Dual hearing is required. When tested by use of an audiometric device, does not have an average hearing loss in the better ear greater than 40 decibels at 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without a hearing aid when the audiometric device is calibrated to American National Standard. Staff are constantly required to listen to multiple audible inputs simultaneously such as portable radio conversations, telephone conversations, conversations with inmates or others, noises within the housing units.
Smell - Intact. Occasionally uses olfactory sense to detect illegal use of drugs or chemicals. Occasionally uses the olfactory sense to evaluate the presence of toxic vapors, smoke, and fuels.
Speech - Staff must have the ability to speak and understand English clearly within normal parameters. Constantly uses voice to communicate with other officers, professionals, prisoners, and the public in person and by telephone and two-way radio. Clear diction and audible volume is required.
Body Movement - Staff must have mobility of both arms and legs with the ability to move around the work area unassisted. Must be able to walk quickly and climb stairs. Must have the ability and range of flexibility to reach overhead, reach below knees, and to bend over or squat down to perform job functions. Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time.
As well as offering competitive pay and a caring work environment, Boulder County offers employees an array of benefits. For all FTE and Term employees, we provide:
Generous paid time off
Vacation
Medical
PERA- The County and all employees pay into both Social Security and PERA
Vacation and Medical leave are based off of full time FTE accruals. Part-time FTE/term employees accrue leave based on the percentage of time they work.
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Employer Boulder County
Address 2025 14th Street
Boulder, Colorado, 80302
Phone 303-441-3525
Website http://www.bouldercounty.org