Physician (MD)

Responsibilities

• Counsels patients on substance misuse.
• Performs and supervises an initial comprehensive SUD assessment.
• Monitors clients for abstinence or tapering during treatment.
• Provides telephone on-call service/availability.
• Completes required forms and documents accurately and timely.

Qualifications

• NYSED MD/DO license.
• Board Certified, preferably in Addiction Medicine or Internal Medicine.
• Valid DEA registration.
• BLS Certification.
• eMEDNY Provider or willing to enroll as a provider upon hire.
• Active NPI.
• Graduate from an accredited Medical School.
• At least one to three (1-3) years of prior work experience with substance abuse population, working with the underserved, transient populations and clinical co-morbidities (co-occurring mental health, substance abuse and physical health problems).
• Available to work a flexible schedule and be able to provide coverage as needed in response to participant and staff needs.
• Willingness to provide "on call" 24-hour coverage during evenings and weekends as needed for designated programs.
• Knowledge of OASAS, OMH, DOHMH, CSAT guidance.
• Knowledgeable about federal and state regulations governing medical/clinical treatment in substance use treatment programs.
• Knowledgeable about the treatment needs of a substance abuse population (achieving and maintaining abstinence) and medical and medication management of addiction; including medical detoxification.
• Knowledgeable about the medical management of HIV, Hepatitis C and other co-occurring medical conditions.
• Ability to work with a medical and clinical interdisciplinary staff to ensure appropriate management of clients.
• Computer literacy including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EMR.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, analytical, presentation and organizational skills.
• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Team player and ability to work independently.