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The Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) in this position will function as one of the 10 Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Teams in the state specifically known as the Spoke Care Team (SCT) as part of the Louisiana State Opioid Response Program (LaSOR). The SCT will serve patients being treated for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) by Office Based Opioid Treatment Providers (OBOTs) also referred to as Spokes. This program is in conjunction with an agreement between the State of Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health and LSUHSC-NO. Incumbent will provide addiction mental health services and case management to patients and families in order to OBOT providers, such as screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT), assessments, case coordination, and recovery support services, as well as assistance with data collection and entry. Incumbent will work collaboratively with other project personnel in developing/supporting waiver authorized prescribers, contracts, and consent for treatment. All work will be performed in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of all applicable licensing and governmental agencies, LSUHSC, and with the guidelines set by the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Behavioral Health.

This position serves the Calcasieu area including the following parishes: Beauregard, Allen, Calcasieu, Jefferson Davis, and Cameron Parish.

LSU Health New Orleans is committed to leveraging diversity as an educational resource and an institutional core value. We seek candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.