MD/DO Provider, Addiction-890 Residential

Key Responsibilities

• Manage intoxication and withdrawal states
• Initiate and monitor Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Evaluate and manage addiction-related medical and psychiatric problems
• Conduct medical histories, perform physical examinations, apply screening tools, order and interpret laboratory tests
• Complete standard documentation related to the treatment of addiction
• Work in collaboration with medical and behavioral health staff in Central Intake Department, Withdrawal Management Program, and Residential and Outpatient Programs
• Provide direct patient care within HealthRIGHT 360’s Central Intake Department, Withdrawal Management Program, and/or Residential Programs
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers in Collaborative Agreements, providing input in the clinical review, performance appraisal, peer review and hiring and termination of such staff
• Supervise the MAT healthcare treatment team in the absence of the Director of Addiction Medicine
• Manage Medical Assistants and Nurse functions
• Assist with state disability insurance applications during the residential program treatment
• Monitor clients in Residential Programming for medication assisted treatment compliance
• Collaborate with behavior health and psychiatry teams
• Provide oversight for Advanced Practice Providers including entering into a Collaborative Agreement with the Advanced Practice Provider, providing supervision, having input in the clinical review, performance appraisal, peer review and hiring and termination of providers and clinical support staff

Skills & Medicine Responsibilities

• Determine severity of drug and alcohol use based on current DSM criteria
• Evaluate and treat drug and alcohol related withdrawal with medications
• Determine appropriate ASAM Level of Care based on ASAM criteria
• Assess clients for clearance to enter withdrawal management and prescribe appropriate medication to support withdrawal process
• Prescribe medication assisted treatment to aid in recovery goals
• Evaluate clients in Withdrawal Management and Residential Programs who return to using substances
• Evaluate clients in Withdrawal Management and Residential Programs who return from the ED or Hospital due to an overdose or any other medical condition
• Maintain complete and detailed records of medical history, assessment, and health care plans
• Use motivational interviewing or recovery coaching
• Consulting with the Director of Addiction Medicine for treatment or referral options

Education and Experience Required

• M.D. or D.O. degree from accredited United States medical school
• Successfully completed internship and residency at accredited United States Internship or Residency Program
• Certification/Licensure: Board Certified in family medicine or internal medicine
• Board certified or registered in addiction medicine, or equivalent experience
• Valid and active California medical license
• Eligible to participate in the CMS Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement programs
• Valid and active DEA license with X waiver to prescribe buprenorphine

Desired

• Clinical experience working with people who have experienced addiction, homelessness, incarceration and trauma
• Training in motivational interviewing or recovery coaching
• Advanced knowledge in primary care-based psychiatry
• Advanced knowledge in social determinants of health and harm reduction concepts

Education and Experience Preferred

• Proficiency in understanding social determinants of health and harm reduction concepts
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word Outlook and internet applications, EMR usage
• Experience working with individuals with moderate to severe addiction, mental illness and interactions with the criminal justice system