Advanced Practice Provider - Acute Care-Days
About The Position
An Acute Care Medical Provider is needed for day shift to help SummitStone in their endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation. This position will be based at the new and innovative acute care behavioral health facility, which opened in late 2023. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. We provide comprehensive and collaborative care to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders. This role is responsible for providing direct professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients in both the inpatient residential and outpatient environment at a community mental health center. The primary focus of this position will be substance use and physical health as it relates to clients. The advanced practice provider (PA or NP) will provide professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients at our acute care facility. The primary focus will be rounding on clients admitted to our crisis and/or detox units.
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited educational program in either Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) required
- More than four years of experience working in a related field required
- Understanding and commitment to Medication Assisted Treatment and harm reduction principles required
- DEA Certification and waiver to prescribe buprenorphine (or willingness to obtain waiver within 30 days of hire) required.
- License to practice medicine in the state of Colorado as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
Nice To Haves
- Spanish language skills. Other language skills also beneficial.
- More than two years of experience in treating and servicing persons with substance use and mental health needs preferred
- Strong understanding of substance use treatment and knowledge of withdrawal management processes preferred
Responsibilities
- Function as the medical team representative to a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to offer comprehensive behavioral health services.
- Evaluate clients for substance use and medical disorders, determine the appropriate course of treatment for the clients.
- Provides direct client care centering the voice of the client in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses with an emphasis on substance use and mental health.
- Assesses client health by interviewing clients, performing physical examinations, reviewing medications, and reviewing medical histories.
- Manages acute and chronic illnesses with a primary focus on behavioral health- mental illness and substance use.
- Interprets and evaluates client data to determine client management and treatment options.
- Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as withdrawal, acute intoxication, cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, and convulsions.
- Documents client care services by charting client and department records.
- Perform procedures as needed such as performing injections, suturing, and managing wounds.
- Instruct and counsel clients by describing therapeutic regimens, growth and development information, discussing reproductive health, providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing client management plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage — including options for eligible dependents
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Short-term and long-term disability insurances
- Paid time off (PTO): Accrued vacation and personal leave based on FTE status and length of service
- Paid Sick Leave: Provided in accordance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA)
- A range of voluntary benefits available to all employees
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
