Addiction Provider-Intake Services (MD/DO)

HealthRIGHT 360 • San Francisco, CA

132d • $260,000 - $290,000

About The Position

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. Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Addiction Medicine, the Addiction Provider is primarily responsible for the management of intoxication and withdrawal states, the initiation and monitoring of Medically Assisted Treatment, and the evaluation and management of addiction-related medical and psychiatric problems. The Addiction Provider will conduct medical histories, perform physical examinations, apply screening tools, order and interpret laboratory tests, and complete standard documentation related to the treatment of addiction. They will work in collaboration with medical and behavioral health staff in our Central Intake Department, Withdrawal Management Program, and Residential and Outpatient Programs, providing direct patient care within these settings. Additionally, the Addiction Provider may supervise Advanced Practice Providers and the MAT healthcare treatment team in the absence of the Director of Addiction Medicine, which may include managing Medical Assistants and Nurse functions. The position may require after-hours work in assisting Behavioral Health staff during the night and on weekends.

Requirements

• 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.
• Board Certified in family medicine or internal medicine.
• Board certified or registered in addiction medicine, or equivalent experience.
• Valid and active California medical license.
• Eligible to participate in the CMS Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement programs.
• Valid and active DEA license with X waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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 Level of Care 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 substances.
• Evaluate clients in Withdrawal Management and Residential Programs who return 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 inquiries about medications.
• Educate clients on opioid reversal and Narcan Use.
• Analyze and interpret patient history, symptoms, physical findings, and/or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
• Maintain complete and detailed records of medical history, assessment, and health care plans.
• Use motivational interviewing or recovery coaching.
• Consult with the Director of Addiction Medicine for treatment or referral options.
• Collaborate 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.

Benefits

• PTO
• 15 paid holidays
• commuter benefits
• retirement plans
• public loan forgiveness programs
• training and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Master's degree