Advanced Practice Clinician - SUD Residential Treatment

ENCOMPASS COMMUNITY SERVICES•Santa Cruz, CA

2d•$75 - $80

About The Position

Encompass Community Services is hiring an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) to serve residents across its two substance use disorder (SUD) residential treatment programs in Santa Cruz County. The position is 20 hours per week, with flexible hours Monday through Friday during business hours. Services are delivered in person and via telehealth. Additional on-call availability may be required; on-call is shared among medical providers and includes a stipend. Pay is $75–$80 per hour, depending on experience. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director and Director of Nursing, the APC provides medical care, case management, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to SUD residents, collaborating with care teams that deliver integrated behavioral health services. The programs include a 22-bed residential program in Watsonville serving Spanish-speaking male clients and a 23-bed co-ed residential program near downtown Santa Cruz. The APC must be able to travel between both locations.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted California license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Active, unrestricted DEA licensure in California.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Complete a health examination that includes tuberculosis screening within 90 days before employment or within 7 days after employment, and at least annually thereafter.
Proficiency in basic computer skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
Ability to travel between the programs in Santa Cruz and Watsonville.
Must pass a criminal record clearance.

Responsibilities

Determine whether potential clients are eligible for residential SUD treatment.
Provide medical care, including initial physical examinations, follow-up care, MAT, and assessments related to substance use disorders during residential treatment.
Provide medical case management, coordinating care with clients’ primary care providers and other members of their care teams, including connecting clients with indicated providers.
Provide support and direction to onsite nurses.
Provide MAT services within scope of practice.
Order and review laboratory tests as clinically indicated.
Prescribe and monitor medications for residential clients, including over-the-counter medications, as needed.
Meet Medi-Cal billing requirements through appropriate EMR documentation and document according to Encompass guidelines.
Educate clients about medication, health, and wellness.
Perform additional duties as assigned.