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 provide medical care, case management, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to residents in its two substance use disorder (SUD) residential treatment programs in Santa Cruz and Watsonville, California. The APC collaborates with care teams delivering integrated behavioral health treatment and works under the general supervision of the Medical Director and Director of Nursing. This is a 20-hour-per-week position. Work hours are flexible Monday through Friday during business hours. Services are provided in person and via telehealth. Additional on-call availability may be required; on-call duties are shared among medical providers and include a stipend. The listed pay range is $75–$80 per hour, depending on experience. The position involves travel between the two programs.

Requirements

Active and unrestricted California license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA).
Active and unrestricted DEA licensure in California.
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
Complete a health examination, including 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 eligibility of potential clients for residential SUD treatment.
Provide medical care, including initial physical exams, follow-up care, MAT, and assessments associated with substance use disorders during residential treatment.
Provide medical case management, including coordinating care with primary care providers and other members of clients’ care teams, and connecting clients with indicated providers as needed.
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.