Responsibilities
- Obtaining and preparing patient histories and performing physical examinations
- Assessing patients’ appropriateness for dosing, dose level adjustments, phase level adjustments, and changes to the patients treatment plan
- Ordering or performing diagnostic procedures as delegated by the supervising physician
- Assisting in the development and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with written clinical practice guidelines and protocols set forth by the supervising physician
- Monitoring the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions
- Coordinating care with ancillary healthcare providers and making referrals when appropriate
- Review all laboratory results, as well as, all medical documentation from other care providers
- Ensure implementation of medical quality health standards for both patients and employees
- Provide medical input into overall program philosophy, treatment services, and patient care
- Provide consultation to clinical and administrative staff
- Provide a response to emergency care providers when they require consultation for one of the program’s patients
- Collaborate whenever necessary with other physicians, clinics or hospitals participating in the treatment of program patients
- Attend weekly treatment team meetings, as well as outside seminars and training
- Hold a basic understanding of drug/alcohol abuse and addiction. Keep updated on current drug abuse and treatment information, especially current trends in Opioid Maintenance Treatment
- Ensure treatment centre meets all accreditation standards related to Medical, Health, and Safety issues; and other areas as assigned
- Assist nursing team as needed
- Meet BHG attendance standards and be present and ready for work at the beginning of their established work schedule
- Report any work-related injury or illness, or workplace hazards or security issues immediately to supervisor
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Minimum Requirements
- 0-2 years of experience & must be licensed as a Nurse Practitioner
- Must maintain current DEA license
- X-DEA Waiver
- Must provide documentation of renewal on or before licensure expiration date
In addition to meeting the qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the following characteristics and possess the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below:
- Must have sufficient knowledge of the substance abuse population, treatment planning and the field of human social services to work toward the rehabilitation of the patient community
- Aptitude for science backed decision making and use proper judgment with confidential and sensitive issues
- Background of dealing appropriately with patients and team members in stressful or other undesirable situations with an ability to seek direction from supervisors when necessary
- Efficient Self-starter with strong customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- High integrity and sound judgement; able to react quickly and make effective decisions
- Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and under pressure while handling multiple tasks simultaneously
- Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills
