Addiction Provider , M.D., D.O.- Integrated Care Center

San Francisco, CA 94103, USA Req #233
Tuesday, April 9, 2024

HealthRIGHT 360 gives hope, builds health, and changes lives for people in need by providing comprehensive, integrated, compassionate care that includes primary medical care, mental health services, and substance use disorder treatment.
 

The Integrated Care Center Clinic is a federally qualified health centers that provide primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, psychiatry, dental care, and more. We provide care to those most in need including those who are suffering from homelessness, mental illness, substance use, mental illness, and chronic medical conditions. We provide team based care in an integrated care setting. We are looking for a mission driven, service leader who works well in a team, has experience with managing and supporting staff, champions quality improvement, leads change, and is excited to innovate.


Benefits and perks:

  • HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
  • Employees qualify for public loan forgiveness programs
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Work with mission driven, compassionate colleagues and make a difference every day in the work that you do.

Job Overview

The Integrated Care Center is a federally qualified health center that provide primary care, behavioral health, addiction treatment, psychiatry, dental care, and more. We provide care to those most in need including those who are suffering from homelessness, mental illness, substance use, and chronic medical conditions. We provide team based care in an integrated care setting. We are looking for a mission driven, Addiction Provider who works well in a team, has experience with a safety net population and champions quality care. The provider must also be versed in harm reduction and trauma informed care.

The Addiction Provider is responsible for management of withdrawal, and the initiation, maintenance and support of Medically Assisted Treatment of alcohol and drug use disorders for HealthRIGHT 360 clients. The provider is responsible for taking medical histories, performing physical examinations, using screening tools, ordering and interpreting laboratory tests, and diagnosing and treating common illnesses and injuries. They are responsible for collaborating with the Behavioral Health Intake Department to assess safe entry into our detox and residential treatment programs for patients with substance use disorders. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Assesses drug and alcohol use and determines level of severity using screening tools and current DSM criteria.
  • Determines medication withdrawal management for patients detoxing from drugs and alcohol to prevent withdrawal complications.
  • Determines appropriate level of treatment care based on currently drug and alcohol use.
  • Prescribes various Medical Assisted Treatments to reduce harm and prevent complications from drug and alcohol use.
  • Educates and prescribes Naloxone to patient to reduce harm from drug use.
  • Educates, supports and cares for patients receiving medication assisted treatment in continuity and maintenance.
  • Analyzes and interprets patient history, symptoms, physical findings, and/or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses.
  • Maintains complete and detailed records of patients' history, assessment, and health care plans.
  • Takes medical histories, performs physical examinations, orders and interprets laboratory tests, and diagnoses and treats common illnesses and injuries.
  • Diagnosis and treatment of illness and injury related to addiction use disorder.
  • Consulting with the Director of Addiction Medicine for treatment or referral options.
  • Collaboration with behavior health and psychiatry teams at ICC.
  • Provide oversight for Advanced Practice Providers including entering into a Collaborative Agreement with the Advanced Practice Provider, providing supervision, having input in the clinical review, performance appraisal, peer review and hiring and termination of providers and clinical support staff.

Education and Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education and Experience Required:
  • M.D. or D. O. degree from accredited United States medical school.
  • Successfully completed internship and residency at accredited United States Internship or Residency Program.
  • Minimum three years experience as an Addiction Provider
Certification/Licensure:
  • Board Certified in family medicine or internal medicine.
  • Board certified or registered in addiction medicine, or equivalent experience.
  • Valid and active California medical license, or Graduation from a United States accredited program for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.
  • Familiarity with medication assisted treatments.
  • Possession of a current, valid California Registered Nurse License, Furnishing license.
  • Possession of a California Nurse Practitioner Certificate; OR Possession of a current, valid California License to practice as a Physician Assistant issued by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance and Eligible to participate in the CMS Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement programs.
  • Valid and active DEA license with X waiver to prescribe buprenorphine.
Desired:
  • Clinical experience with and commitment to working with diverse client populations suffering from substance use disorder and addiction.

Covid-19 vaccine and booster is required for this position.  Exemptions are not accepted.
 
We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Other details

  • Pay Type Salary
  • Min Hiring Rate $270,000.00
  • Max Hiring Rate $290,000.00
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  • San Francisco, CA 94103, USA