Staff Provider (APRN/PA) - PT

Groups Recover Together, Inc.

About The Position

Groups is a rapidly growing, mission-driven healthcare company that provides evidence-based treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Our model uses two of the most powerful tools for recovery: group therapy and medications including buprenorphine-naloxone. Our approach takes the best parts of mutual aid groups (support, and community) and combines them with the latest medical science and technology. At Groups, our medical providers are a key component of our multidisciplinary care team that also includes substance abuse counselors, office managers and peer recovery coaches. Clinically, you will work on a team of medical providers, counselors, and administrators to provide direct care and medication management for our members throughout their treatment course. You will leverage telemedicine extensively in your work, so must be comfortable with technology and enthusiastic about the benefits of this modality. You will work daily to overcome the barriers faced by members in all phases of recovery. This will require you to adopt a member-first attitude that prioritizes keeping members safe, by supporting ongoing engagement in treatment and continuous access to medications. Flexibility, empathy, and commitment to member success are critical attributes for a successful medical provider. You will support your colleagues across the care team disciplines by providing support when medical questions or needs arise and coverage when other providers are unavailable.

Requirements

Ability to demonstrate recovery-sensitive behaviors, including choice of language, attitudes and interactions with members and staff.
Ability to thrive in the group medical visit setting and use telehealth modality effectively.
A commitment to harm reduction principles and ability drive a culture of member centeredness and harm reduction on the teams you supervise.
Ability to maintain courtesy and professionalism in all communications (verbal and written) with staff and members.
Ability to use discretion and work independently under general supervision.
Ability to understand and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.
EMR fluency, ideally with eClinical-Works
Spreadsheet and basic data analysis proficiency
APRN with active, unencumbered medical license (APRN/PA) in West Virginia and appropriate behavioral health or addiction medicine NPI taxonomy (or willingness to adjust primary or secondary NPI taxonomy).
Active DEA with practice address in West Virginia and willingness and ability to obtain additional licenses/DEAs in other states (no background issues that could limit state licensing or credentialing).
Proof of active Board Certification (PMHNP Preferred).
Willingness to become credentialed with all government and private health plans with whom Groups Recover Together is in network.
Ability and willingness to see member in-person pre-agreed upon locations.
Minimum 1 year prescribine Buprenorphine and proof of completion of required SAMHSA training.
At least 1 years experience working in a team-based-care setting with behavioral health providers (therapists, social workers, case managers, etc.).
At least 1 years experience working with a similar member population, preferably within primary care of behavioral health setting.
Access to reliable internet and telephone services, specifically 10M download and 5M upload package or higher, as well as a strong WiFi signal from your remote work location.
Must meet pre-employment requirements and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening. Depending on state-specific requirements, this may include fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all clinical policies and procedures as outlined in the GRS Manual
Direct member care duties
Determine each member’s medical necessity and appropriateness for treatment pursuant to applicable clinical models, policies and procedures, and manuals (e.g., Recovery System Manual) as required by Groups Recover Together.
Prescribe medications for opioid use disorder and, where appropriate other approved medications, in a manner consistent with Recover Together’s policies and procedures and the Groups Recovery System Manual.
Maintain a panel of patients and serve as their dedicated provider, reviewing their care plan and medication management at each medical visit, or more often as necessary.
See members in individual sessions to review medical progress and provide E&M services, when necessary
Sign all prescriptions on the same business day that they are generated.
Coordinate with community providers or agencies to support members, as necessary
Provide regular coverage for make up groups and makeup 1:1 sessions.
Provide, as needed, cross-coverage for colleagues and answers to medical questions when other providers are unavailable.
Participate in the rotating “on-call” schedule of urgent prescription coverage.
Facilitate access to the State’s prescription drug monitoring database so Groups staff can regularly monitor the members access to controlled substances, per Recover Together’s clinical protocols.
Complete high quality, thorough and accurate documentation for all medical encounters on the same business day as the encounter and in accordance with policies of the company.
Maintain patient records in confidence and complete records as required by HIPAA and other applicable federal/state laws, rules or regulations/company policies regarding medical records
Be an expert on Groups clinical and operational policies, procedures, and workflows.
Coordinate care with community providers
Be able to navigate complex clinical situations and “gray areas” in a manner consistent with Groups’ philosophy and harm reduction focused culture.
Complete care coordination with outside providers, pharmacies or other other stakeholders, as assigned
Other administrative duties as assigned by Medical Director or PSM
Assist with onboarding, training, and support of new and existing providers.
Partner with medical and care delivery leaders on continuous improvement of medical/care team service delivery.
Work with the medical leadership team to pilot new initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes and experience.
Other duties as assigned by medical or operational leadership