Nurse Practitioner - SUD Treatment

BASIC FUNCTION

The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate with CRI-Help Consulting Physician(s) to provide supportive medical care and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to clients across CRI-Help facilities.

Liaise with Director of Nursing to provide feedback and oversight to CRI-Help’s Detox, Intake, and Social Services departments regarding clients’ health statuses during their treatment episodes.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment and ongoing care of clients’ medical, physical, and psychosocial statuses.
• Evaluate clients’ health and medical histories.
• Perform physical exams and preventative screenings.
• Formulate differential diagnoses where appropriate based on history, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
• Evaluate clients for MAT.
• Educate clients on medication effects, side effects, unusual effects, benefits/risks, and contraindications in addition to alternate treatment approaches.
• Obtain informed consent prior to prescribing MAT.
• Preserve accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals, and follow-up.
• Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month.

Qualifications

• Must have an advanced understanding of the assessment and diagnosis of substance use and psychological disorders.
• Must have an advanced understanding of withdrawal management protocols and related care, including symptom and medication management.
• Must have an advanced understanding of Medication-Assisted Treatment and other evidence-based practices used in the diagnoses of substance use disorders.
• Must have experience working with diverse populations.
• Must be able to navigate CRI-Help’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must have advanced knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, treatment team, and outside entities.
• Must have an in-depth knowledge of CARF, DHCS Alcohol and / or Other Drug Certification Standards, and Drug Medi-Cal regulations.
• Must have a general familiarity with the SAPC Provider Manual for substance use disorder treatment.
• Must have a general familiarity with ASAM Placement Criteria.

Education / Training

• Minimum Requirement: Current license in the State of California as an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner).
• Current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) Registration Number.
• Experience Must have experience working with clients with substance use disorders and / or psychological disorders.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs.
• Frequently stand and / or sit for 6-8 hours.
• Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
• Frequently lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally push and / or pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Education Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage