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The Recovery Village

Behavioral health treatment network

Addiction Physician

Physicians & SurgeonsUpdated on Nov 12
Part-timeSalem, OR, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Graduated from an accredited medical school.
  • Must be licensed to practice medicine as an MD or DO in the appropriate state, as applicable.
  • Must have experience in addiction medicine.
  • Must be familiar with ASAM Criteria and other indicated healthcare standards.
  • Must hold board certification in Psychiatry.
  • Must have a DEA registration to prescribe controlled medications in the appropriate state and training in Buprenorphine prescribing.
  • Must know the principles and practices of addiction medicine, including ASAM Criteria, pharmacological management of withdrawal of addictive substances, and medication-assisted therapy.
  • Must adhere to the AMA/AOA healthcare code of ethics and know Joint Commission standards.
  • Must know HIPAA policies.
  • Must know state and federal statutes regarding patient confidentiality and hospital regulations.
  • Must know drug-free workplace policies.
  • Must be able to use electronic medical records; familiarity with Avatar is preferred, and the role requires the ability to type.
  • Must have communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff and demonstrate written communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical services and patient care to patients admitted to ARS facilities throughout the treatment continuum.
  • Provide medical care in accordance with the ARS philosophy and guidance of the Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director, including medication knowledge, assessment of medication complications, detoxification protocols, and prescribing medications.
  • Use the electronic health record proficiently and complete and authenticate required documentation in a timely manner, including psychiatric evaluations, admission history and physical evaluations, medical progress notes, discharge summaries, peer-to-peer forms, and orders.
  • Apply ASAM Criteria and Medical Needs Criteria and document decision-making accordingly.
  • Fulfill on-call responsibilities, including providing contact and backup numbers and remaining responsive and available when assigned on-call duties.
  • Implement performance improvement plans as needed.
  • Work with the Medical Director to develop cost-effective methods for providing medically necessary therapeutic services.
  • Help formulate and support high standards of patient care.
  • Work with the Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer to supervise changes in level of care and provide peer reviews when required.
  • Provide supervision and support to Nurse Practitioners as required.
  • Follow safety, risk, infection-control, and other required guidelines.
  • If classified as non-exempt, submit timesheets and expenses to the Medical Director or designee within designated time frames.
  • Perform other assigned tasks and duties.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with the Avatar electronic medical record is preferred.

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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