MAT Counselor

Job Summary: 

Roots Through Recovery is seeking a full-time Registered or Certified MAT (Medication-
Assisted Treatment) Counselor/Case Manager with experience working with substance use and
co-occurring mental health disorders for our outpatient program in Long Beach, CA. This role
performs the core functions of an SUD Counselor/Case Manager with a specialized focus on
patients receiving or pursuing MAT services. The MAT Counselor plays a critical role in
expediting access to medication support by streamlining intake and engagement processes,
providing individual and group counseling tailored to MAT patients, and coordinating closely with
medical providers and support staff to ensure continuity of care and medication adherence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely intake, assessment, and orientation for patients referred for MAT
services, with a focus on minimizing delays to medication access
• Coordinate with the Medical Director, prescribing providers, and nursing staff to facilitate
rapid scheduling of medical evaluations and induction appointments
• Provide individual and group counseling to MAT patients addressing substance use, co-
occurring mental health conditions, and barriers to medication adherence
• Develop, review, and update individualized treatment plans and problem lists in
collaboration with the patient, reflecting MAT goals and progress
• Monitor and document patient adherence to prescribed medication regimens,
communicating concerns promptly to medical staff
• Serve as a liaison between medical and counseling teams to ensure coordinated, whole-
person care for MAT patients
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EHR (Sage PCNX) in compliance
with SAPC, DMC-ODS, and Joint Commission documentation standards
• Complete required CalOMS data entry and ensure compliance with admission timelines,
including the 7-day admission entry requirement
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments, crisis intervention, and case management/care
coordination, including referrals to ancillary services such as housing, benefits, medical,
and vocational support
• Participate in treatment team meetings, case consultations, and clinical supervision
• Support patient retention and engagement efforts specific to MAT populations
• Maintain caseload documentation in compliance with DHCS, SAPC, and TJC regulatory
and accreditation standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Registered or Certified SUD Counselor (CCAPP, CADTP, CAADE, or other DHCS-
recognized certifying body) in good standing
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience providing SUD counseling, preferably with MAT
(buprenorphine, methadone, naltrexone) populations
• Working knowledge of MAT modalities, induction processes, and medication adherence
support strategies

• Experience with co-occurring mental health disorders and integrated treatment
approaches
• Strong understanding of DMC-ODS, SAPC Provider Manual requirements, and CalOMS
documentation standards
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills
• Proficiency with EHR systems (Sage preferred) and Google Workspace
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
• Standard outpatient clinic environment in Long Beach, CA
• May require occasional travel for field-based services or community partner meetings