Nurse Practitioner - SUD Treatment

Nurse Practitioner

SUD TREATMENT

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. Prescribe MAT as appropriate. Accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals, and follow-up. Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month. Skills / Knowledge 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. Position Reports To Director of Nursing CEO Pay Range $175,000 - $190,000 / Year Position Type Full-Time, In-Person, Exempt, Salaried 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 80% Paid Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation) Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program 401(k) 4% Employer Match 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage CRI-Help ensures that all applicants are treated with equal consideration, without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic / cultural identification, religion, sexual preference, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr CRI-Help, Inc