DOC Medication Opioid Use Disorder; MOUD Medical Coordinator; Contractual

• Job Requisition : 53215
• Closing Date: 03/13/2026 11:59 p.m.
• Agency: Department of Corrections - Chicago - 555 W Monroe, 6th Floor (with remote work available)
• Class
  
  Title:
  
  CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
• Skill Option: None
• Bilingual Option: None
• Salary: See below
• Bargaining Unit Code: None
• Merit Comp Code:

Hourly Salary - $75/hour for max 2000 hours annually, anything over 40 hours will still be compensated at straight time – $150,000 annual salary max

Travel time will be compensated at a rate of $37.50/hour

Please Note: Former retired state employees will only be allowed to hire in at 80% of their base retirement salary.

Job Type: Hourly Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: None Merit Comp Code:

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

This position is for a Personal Services Contract, not a full-time employee position. An individual signing a Personal Services Contract is not covered by the provisions of the Personnel Code 20 ILCS 415 et seq. This individual agrees to be bound by and comply with the policies and procedures of the Agency. They are not entitled to any employment benefits such as paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal leaves, retirement contributions, health insurance, or life insurance or access to Personnel Code or Civil Service grievance procedures.

They are covered by Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Insurance.

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The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) Medical Coordinator. The coordinator is responsible for the overall coordination of MOUD services. This includes responsibility of ensuring the programs are compliant with policies and procedures, local health authority, federal and state regulations, and ACA and NCCHC standards and guidelines. This position will oversee all medical aspects of the MOUD program.

Along with the MOUD Project Coordinator, serves as the point of contact for Department of Corrections and vendor staff.

• MOUD Program Design and recommending updates as necessary that adhere to and in compliance with contractual requirements, accrediting body, and local, state, and federal regulations.
• Monitor Contract Compliance (Medical Provider and Pharmacy)
• Medicaid 1115 Waiver
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate auditing policies, procedures, and standards for addiction medicine services by site and regional levels.
• Provide Staff Training and Guidance
• Discharge Planning for individuals on MOUD
• Establish linkage of services for all medications
• Monitor and Support Electronic Medical Record Workflow
• Maintain and report statistics related to MOUD services per site and statewide roll ups.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for the DOC client.
• Observe and audit services on site as needed to ensure proper implementation of policies and procedures.
• Ensure current evidenced-based clinical practice is consistent with the standards.
• Triage and problem-solve medical concerns with the medical vendor.
• Monitor and intervene on all medication diversion, including attempted diversion.
• Ensures the process and procedures of all levels of approved FDA-approved medications for the treatment of opioid use disorder and complements the…