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The Recovery Village

Behavioral health treatment network

Physician Assistant - Addiction Medicine

Advanced Practice ProvidersConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Part-time$80 - $120 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduated from an accredited Nursing Master’s Program with a Family Nurse Practitioner or higher and a Psychiatric Nurse practice degree.
  • Experience in Addiction Medicine or Primary Behavioral Health is preferred.
  • Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
  • Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
  • Apply Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and develop and apply organizational strategies.
  • Communicate with all levels of facility staff.
  • Depending on the state of practice, a protocol agreement may need to be completed by the nurse practitioner and Medical Director.
  • Be a licensed nurse with a Master’s Degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the appropriate state, as applicable.
  • Have a DEA registration to prescribe controlled medications and training on Buprenorphine Prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state or states where practicing.
  • DEA-authorized prescribers must demonstrate completion of at least eight hours of educational training on the treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
  • Depending on the state of practice, a protocol agreement may need to be completed by the nurse practitioner and Medical Director. Depending on the state, the DEA registration may not be obtainable until the protocol has been approved by the local nursing board; this is the only exception to not having a DEA registration at hire.
  • Be within one hour of the facility when assigned on-call duties.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical care consistent with the ARS philosophy outlined by the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director, including establishing rapport, gathering data systematically, determining an individual's readiness for treatment and change, and applying accepted criteria for diagnosis of substance use disorders.
  • Screen for co-occurring primary mental health issues.
  • Screen for substance use disorders, including psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
  • Apply knowledge of medications, assess medication complications, follow detoxification protocols, and prescribe medications as appropriate.
  • Screen for danger to self or others using an evidence-based assessment tool such as the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and the Patient Health Questionnaire-9; analyze and interpret data to determine treatment recommendations and priorities.
  • Screen for nutrition deficiencies and intervene or refer for a nutrition consultation as appropriate.
  • Screen for pain and apply individualized pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatment strategies based on the patient's presentation, medical judgment, and risks and benefits, including the potential risk of dependency, addiction, and abuse.
  • Use the electronic health record proficiently and complete required documentation in compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards. Complete and authenticate records in a timely manner, including psychiatric evaluations, physical examinations, medical progress notes, medical discharge summaries, medication and ancillary orders, allergies, diagnoses and updates, laboratory data interpretation and documentation, and HIV and sexually transmitted disease results. Review and document HIV results; communicate positive sexually transmitted disease results to nursing for state health department reporting as applicable, and review them with the patient to consider treatment options.
  • Apply ASAM Criteria and Medical Needs Criteria and document decision-making and treatment planning accordingly.
  • Provide contact and backup numbers and remain responsive and available when assigned on-call duties.
  • Develop cost-effective methods for providing medically necessary therapeutic services.
  • Assist in formulating and supporting the highest standards of patient care.
  • Review all level-of-care changes and provide peer reviews when required.
  • Provide support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students as required.
  • Follow safety, risk, infection-control, and other required guidelines.
  • If non-exempt, clock into ADP within the designated time frames.
  • Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in Addiction Medicine or Primary Behavioral Health.
  • Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards.
  • Familiarity with ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards.

About the Company

The Recovery Village

Behavioral health treatment network

The Recovery Village works as a behavioral-health treatment network for substance-use and mental-health conditions. Its facilities and programs provide medical, clinical, residential, outpatient, and continuing-care services according to patient need. Its operating model is specific: multidisciplinary teams work with patients and families across treatment settings while centralized services support access and operations. Roles include nursing, therapy, medicine, behavioral health, admissions, facilities, and administration. The scope follows The Recovery Village network and does not promise a particular clinical result.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Umatilla, OR
Founded
2013

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