Nurse Practitioner

Description

The staff at Cedar House is passionate and dedicated to improving the lives of those suffering from substance use disorders. They have uncompromising integrity and the ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality. We are a high energy, enthusiastic, respectful team who values the ideas and opinions of others.

Salary range for this position is $ - $ / Annually.

We offer the following benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan Company matched at $1: $1 up to 6% of Annual Salary
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Vacation 2 weeks accrued per year initially, then incrementally more with longevity.
• Sick Leave - 48 hours
• Holidays 12 paid per year

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment and counsel clients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication.

• Responsible for overseeing Detox patients.
• 5 days per week – conduct Intakes- upon intake, meet face to face, conduct physicals, prescribe step-down medications.
• Daily rounds with all detox clients with notation in KIPU – confirm Medical Necessity daily - Determine when appropriate to transition to 3.5.
• Sign Treatment plans within 24 hours
• Conduct physicals for all Residential and Outpatient Clients within the first 30 days of Treatment.
• Provide Medicated Assisted Treatment as appropriate (determine when could benefit patient, counsel clients on benefits, etc.)
• Provide refills for existing psych meds when clients cannot be seen by a Psychiatrist in a timely manner.
• See clients with minor (non-emergency) medical complaints and provide care as appropriate.
• Conduct training for staff at least quarterly, possibly more often, depending on needs.
• Attend Treatment Team bi-weekly as needed (initial 15-30 minutes to give insight/input)
• Help draft and implement policies and procedures relevant to the Medical Department.
• Provide quality service to clients as required by Cedar House Life Change Center, State, and County Requirements.
• Maintain timely and reliable attendance.
• Perform life-saving measures when needed to protect the lives of Cedar House clients and employees.
• Consistently applies trauma-responsive practices to promote safety, trust, and healing.
• Other duties and/or responsibilities as assigned.
• Provide leadership for the medical team when on duty.

Requirements

• 5 years of practice in clinical and/or residential settings (preferred).
• Experience in the treatment of SUD is highly desirable.

• Completed twelve years of education or have a GED.
• Complete continuing education and trainings as required by Cedar House, County, and State mandates.
• Maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED.
• Registration with SAM.Gov as an attestation of non-debarment or suspension from Medi-Cal

• Familiarity with DHCS regulations regarding DMC – ODS
• Understanding of addiction medicine and SUD Treatment – and issues that accompany diagnoses associated with SUD and Co-0ccurring disorders.
• Understanding of Medicated Assisted Treatment in Residential and Outpatient Settings
• Uncompromising integrity and ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Champions the mission, culture, and objectives of the organization.
• Demonstrates value and respect for all employees.
• High energy and enthusiasm.
• Performs effectively as a team player.
• Values the ideas and opinions of others and routinely collects their input as part of the decision-making process.

The physical requirements described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable…