Medical Provider - Full Time and Part Time-Outpatient

Role Overview

Responsible for providing direct professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients in outpatient environment at a community mental health center. The primary focus of this position will be mental health; substance use and physical health as it relates to clients.

Essential Duties

• Function as the medical team representative to a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to offer comprehensive behavioral health services.
• Evaluate clients for mental health, substance use and medical disorders, determine the appropriate course of treatment for the clients.
• Provides direct client care centering the voice of the client in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
• Diagnose, manage, treat, and prescribe medication for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses with an emphasis on substance use and mental health.
• Assesses client health by interviewing clients, performing physical examinations, reviewing medications, and reviewing medical histories.
• Interprets and evaluates client data to determine client management and treatment options.
• Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures.
• Documents client care services by charting client and department records.
• Instruct and counsel clients by describing therapeutic regimens, providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing client management plans.
• Attend committee meetings, staff meetings and inter-agency meetings as required.
• Participate in on call coverage schedule on a rotating basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university.
• Understanding and commitment to medications for addiction treatment and harm reduction principles required.
• Strong understanding of substance use treatment.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered.
• Licenses And Certifications:
• DEA Certification required.
• Licence to practice medicine in the state of Colorado required.
• Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record required.
• Board certified or eligible with plans for certification.

Total Rewards

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependent.
• Mental health and wellness resources.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurances.
• Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service.
• Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Health & Safety Requirement: All employees are required to receive an annual flu vaccination or have an approved exemption in place and wear a mask during flu season.

Contact Information

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If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or selection process, please let your recruiter know.
Questions? Please email us at hiring@summitstonehealth.org.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days and/or until a top candidate is identified.