Physician, Addiction Medicine
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About The Position
We're looking for a physician who is committed to and passionate about community healthcare. You will be providing care in our low-barrier addiction clinic, primarily serving people with opioid use disorder (OUD). This novel clinic is embedded in our behavioral health urgent care and utilizes a harm reduction philosophy. This is a Monday through Friday position with very little call. Responsibilities include but not limited to the following: Sees individuals on a walk-in basis who seeking treatment for substance use disorders, mainly opioid use disorder. Performs a comprehensive medical and substance use history and implementing an individualized treatment plan. Provides the breadth of evidence-based treatment options for individuals with OUD, such as home- and office-based buprenorphine inductions, low-dose buprenorphine inductions, long-acting injectable buprenorphine, referrals for methadone treatment, as well as non-medication treatment options. Works closely with our multidisciplinary team, including substance use disorder counselors, Psychiatry, Primary Care, Nursing, Pharmacy, Harm Reduction, Peer Support to ensure clients get the support and resources they need. Participates as a member of the Behavioral Health Urgent Care (BHUC) team. Provides an integrated, whole-person care approach in collaboration with cross-service providers. Demonstrates commitment and compassion to patients with substance use and mental health disorders. Serves as an internal and external subject matter expert on substance use disorders. Develops and maintains professional relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and partners. This is a new model of care for The Centers, and there will be opportunities for developing and revising workflows and processes designed to serve some of the highest-risk individuals in our community. There is an opportunity to have a hybrid role, where part of your time is spent in the low-barrier addiction clinic and part of your time is spent in our Primary Care clinic, caring for your own patient panel.
