MD/DO Provider, Addiction-890 Residential

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment. Health RIGHT 360 offers residential treatment services designed to serve individuals and families with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Our program helps clients address addiction and related issues , increase skills, manage stressors, connect to supportive service, and build a foundation for lasting recovery. Residential programs run 24/7 and Individual and group therapy, family therapy, individualized case management, treatment planning, drug and alcohol counseling, Medication support services, and crisis intervention.

Benefits

HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more! Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs Training and professional development opportunities Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Addiction Medicine, the Addiction Provider is primarily r esponsible for the following: 1) management of intoxication and withdrawal states , 2 ) the initiation and monitoring of Medically Assisted T reatment , 3) the evaluation and management of addiction related medical and psychiatric problems .

The Addiction Provider is responsible for conducting medical histor ies , performing physical examination s , applying screening tools, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, and completing standard documentation related to the treatment of addiction . They are responsible for working in collabora tion with medical and b ehavioral h ealth staff in our Central Intake Department, Withdrawal Management Program , and Residential and Outpatient P rograms.

They provide direct patient care within HealthRIGHT 360’s Central Intake Department, Withdrawal Management Program , and/or R esidential Programs . The Addiction Provider may also provide supervision for Advanced Practice Providers in Collaborative Agreements, providin g input in the clinical review, performance appraisal, peer review and hiring and termination of such staff .

The IAP also supervises the MAT healthcare treatment team in the absence of the Director of Addiction Medicine . Th is supervision may include managing M edical A ssistant s and Nurse functions . The position may require after hours work in assisting Behavioral Health staff during the night and on weekends.

KEY 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 L evel of C are 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 substance s. Evaluate clients in Withdrawal Management and Residential Program s who retur n from the ED or Hospital due to an overdose or any other medical condition .

Monitor clients in the Withdrawal Management Program to ensure safe and effective treatment. Assist clients with state disability insurance applications during the residential program treatment . Conduct physical examinations for clearance for the Residential Program Interpret Urinary Drug Screens Monitor clients in Residential Programming for medication assisted treatment compliance.

Assist Health & Wellness staff with inquir i es about medications. Educates clients on opioid revers al and Narcan Use. Analyze s and interpret s patient histor y , symptoms, physical findings, and/ or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses . Maintain s complete and detailed records of medical history, assessment, and health care pla n s .

Uses motivational interviewing or recovery coaching Consulting with the Director of Addiction Medicine for treatment or referral options . Collaboration 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 .

Education and Experience

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.

Va l id and active California medical license, Eligible to participate in the CMS Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement programs. Va l id 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 Knowledge Required:

• 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. Must complete background check and livescan clearance. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.