Addiction Medicine Other job located in California

Summary:

In the vital role of the Addiction Medicine Physician for our substance use and co-occurring mental health treatment center, the incumbent will assume the responsibility of providing health assessments, specialized Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) assessments and outpatient MAT services in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) setting.

Working closely with our dedicated, multidisciplinary treatment team, the Addiction Medicine physician will coordinate with the Medical Director to offer their insightful perspective to ensure that our treatment plans are not only comprehensive but also carefully tailored to the unique needs of each patient. In the spirit of patient-centered care, they will take into consideration factors such as co-occurring mental health disorders, individual preferences, and potential barriers to treatment success. By doing so, they will contribute to the development and implementation of personalized treatment plans that increase the likelihood of positive outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Including, but not limited to, the following described duties - reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.

1) Conduct comprehensive Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT) assessments, evaluating patients' suitability for MAT interventions and formulating individualized treatment plans.

2) Deliver outpatient MAT services, including medication prescribing, monitoring, and adjusting, in accordance with evidence-based practices and established protocols.

3) Provide MAT education to patients, as needed, and to clinical treatment team.

4) Collaborate with the treatment team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans that address both addiction and mental health concerns for each patient.

5) Comply with all clinical standards of best practice, licensing, accreditation standards and other local, state, and federal regulatory and reporting requirement and interpret and support said standards and requirements to others.

6) Research and maintain knowledge of evidenced-based practices, as well as updates regarding treatment of substance use disorders and recovery-based services.

7) Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development activities to enhance clinical knowledge and skills, and promote a culture of continuous learning within the medical team.

8) Stay abreast of insurance policies and reimbursement procedures related to addiction and mental health treatment, advocating for patients' access to necessary services and navigating insurance challenges.

Covenant to Comply with Physician’s Code of Conduct: One of a Physicians’ core professional obligations includes acting in, and advocating for, patients’ best interests.

Education:

Successful completion of a course of study and attainment of a Medical Degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school and at least two (2) years’ post graduate experience working with diverse populations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

1) Must possess a current and unrestricted Board Certification or be Board Eligible in Addiction Medicine;

2) Ideal candidate will also possess a current and unrestricted Board Certification in Family, Pediatrics or Internal Medicine;

3) Must hold a valid medical license to practice medicine in the State of California.

4) Must have a valid California Driver’s License (or valid out-of-state license and be able to obtain a California Driver’s License), valid automobile insurance, a satisfactory driving record, and meet all requirements of the company’s insurance policies.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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