CDOC Mid-Level Provider/(NP/PA) - Medication Assisted Treatment Provider (MAT) - (DENVER)

State of Colorado • Denver, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This position exists to medically manage offenders with addiction related conditions. This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Performing and documenting detailed medical and physical examinations, to include substance use and psychiatric histories; Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests; Appropriately schedule regular visits for these offenders according to their treatment needs; Providing education on the seriousness of opioid use abuse and overdose; Prescribing and adjusting buprenorphine mono and dual therapy, and naltrexone based on the clinical needs of the offender; Assist in managing and maintaining the MAT program; Collaborate with the A and D mental health and medical clinicians to foster whole person treatment for those offenders within the MAT program; Collaborate with the A and D mental health administrators at headquarters to maintain accurate tracking and accountability of offenders within the MAT program; Report to and collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to produce policy and administrative regulations as needed to establish an effective, efficient, and secure program for the benefit of the offenders; This position provides instruction, demonstration and training to other health care professionals, provides medical advice to other organizational units or health care specialties through consultation regarding patients with opioid use disorder; May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons. This position may be required to work shifts and provide on-call and call back duties such as weekends, evening and night shifts, and holidays; May perform clinical research related to specific operations.

Requirements

• Current, valid licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse / Nurse Practitioner from the Colorado Board of Nursing or valid licensure as a Physician Assistant from the Colorado Medical Board
• APN speciality must be in General Family Practice (FNP), or Adult Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP)
• PA specialty must be in Family Medicine and General Practice
• Full prescriptive authority (RXN) as issued by the State of Colorado (DORA) and the DEA
• At least six (6) months of experience in addiction medicine with detailed knowledge in the prescribing of the medication assisted treatment formulary
• Self-control, a strong sense of ability to work in stressful, potentially violent situations
• Ability to remain alert, emotionally stable, and mentally resilient under pressure and observant throughout their shift
• Tolerance to stress, confinement, and high-stakes interaction
• Ability to provide direct patient care to offenders
• Ability to maintain professionalism in a complex environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and comprehend the English language
• Ability to effectively communicate fluently in English both verbally and in writing
• Ability to create accessible documents and technical content that follows plain language guidelines with accessibility in mind
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Must be 21 years of age
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Drivers must maintain a valid, non-restricted Colorado driver license, obey traffic laws, and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Have NO felony convictions
• Must be able to see and hear in order to observe, address and respond to potential breaches in safety and security
• Seize, hold, control or subdue violent or assaultive persons and defend oneself or others to prevent injury
• Demonstrate body agility, strength of all four limbs and the ability to walk and climb stairs consistently
• Work in situations involving assaultive behavior, physical control of another person and/or restraint situations
• Deal with individuals with a range of moods and behaviors, utilizing tactfulness and a congenial, personable manner
• Work with people of the opposite sex, diverse racial ethnic groups, mentally ill and emotionally disturbed offenders
• Communicate by talking, listening and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information, assignments
• Willing and able to travel
• Willing and able to work various shifts, days, afternoons, graveyards (nights) which includes a rotating shift schedule
• TB (tuberculosis) screening is required of all new employees upon hire
• Successfully pass all modules of the 6 week Colorado Department of Corrections Basic Training, to include English reading comprehension , relevant competency assessments and written/practical exams in Defensive Tactics
• Possess the physical ability to successfully complete Defensive Tactics
• Lift arms above head and kick as high as own waist
• Stabilize another person to accomplish a controlled take down
• Use arms, palms of hands, shins, and feet to deliver blows
• Withstand impact (slow speed or with a safety bag) on own body from strikes/blows
• Swing a baton in a striking technique
• Rotate body 90 degrees with feet planted for striking with foot or using a defensive tactic
• Get down on one or both knees and up again with multiple repetitions
• Will be exposed to Oleoresin Capsicum during Basic Training and will be exposed while on assignment
• Work in an environment with fluctuating noise and temperature (hot and cold) which may include working outdoors in inclement weather and/or concrete floor/wall work settings
• Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing clinical treatment in a correctional environment
• Experience providing medical care in an infirmary or skilled nursing center
• Experience providing emergency medical coverage performing basic life support and life-saving measures
• Experience providing medical care in a correctional environment
• Experience managing chronic medical conditions as an APN / NP

Responsibilities

• Performing and documenting detailed medical and physical examinations, to include substance use and psychiatric histories
• Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests
• Appropriately schedule regular visits for these offenders according to their treatment needs
• Providing education on the seriousness of opioid use abuse and overdose
• Prescribing and adjusting buprenorphine mono and dual therapy, and naltrexone based on the clinical needs of the offender
• Assist in managing and maintaining the MAT program
• Collaborate with the A and D mental health and medical clinicians to foster whole person treatment for those offenders within the MAT program
• Collaborate with the A and D mental health administrators at headquarters to maintain accurate tracking and accountability of offenders within the MAT program
• Report to and collaborate with the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to produce policy and administrative regulations as needed to establish an effective, efficient, and secure program for the benefit of the offenders
• Provides instruction, demonstration and training to other health care professionals
• Provides medical advice to other organizational units or health care specialties through consultation regarding patients with opioid use disorder
• May be required to participate in restraining an offender primarily for medical reasons
• May be required to work shifts and provide on-call and call back duties such as weekends, evening and night shifts, and holidays
• May perform clinical research related to specific operations

Benefits

• Strong, secure, yet flexible retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan or PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus 401K and 457 plans
• Medical and dental health plans
• Short and long term disability coverage
• Paid life insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year plus vacation and sick leave
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED