Addiction Provider-Intake Services (MD​/DO

Addiction Provider-Intake Services (MD/DO)

1563 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA

Posted Friday, June 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Health RIGHT 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.

• HR360 offers a robust benefits package, including PTO, 15 paid holidays, commuter benefits, retirement plans, and more!
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The Addiction Provider (MD/DO) works out of the central intake department in San Francisco. This program is the gateway for clients entering our withdrawal management program and four residential Substance Use Disorder treatment programs. The Addiction Provider works collaboratively with a team of clinicians to provide safe and compassionate access to treatment for San Francisco's most vulnerable adults.

Under the clinical supervision of the Director of Addiction Medicine, the Addiction Provider is primarily responsible for the following:

• Management of intoxication and withdrawal states
• Initiation and monitoring of Medically Assisted Treatment
• Evaluation and management of addiction‑related medical and psychiatric problems
• Recovery support and counseling
• Referral and care coordination for other aspects of care

The Addiction Provider conducts medical histories, performs physical examinations, applies screening tools, orders and interprets laboratory tests, and completes standard documentation related to the treatment of addiction. They collaborate with medical and behavioral health staff in our Central Intake Department, Withdrawal Management Program, and Residential and Outpatient Programs, coordinating care with our medical clinics. They provide direct patient care within Health RIGHT 360’s Central Intake Department, Withdrawal Management Program, and/or Residential Programs.

The Addiction Provider may also provide supervision for Advanced Practice Providers in Collaborative Agreements, providing input in the clinical review, performance appraisal, peer review, and hiring and termination of such staff.

The Addiction Provider also supervises the MAT healthcare treatment team in the absence of the Director of Addiction Medicine, managing Medical Assistants and Nurse functions. The position may require after‑hours work in assisting Behavioral Health staff during the night and on weekends.

• Determine severity of drug and alcohol use based on current DSM criteria
• Evaluate and treat drug and alcohol‑related withdrawal with medications
• Determine appropriate ASAM Level of Care based on ASAM criteria
• Assess clients for clearance to enter withdrawal management and prescribe appropriate medication to support withdrawal process
• Prescribe medication‑assisted treatment to aid in recovery goals
• Evaluate clients in Withdrawal Management and Residential Programs who return to using substances
• Evaluate clients in Withdrawal Management and Residential Programs who return from the ED or Hospital due to an overdose or any other medical condition
• Monitor clients in the Withdrawal Management Program to ensure safe and effective treatment
• Assist clients with state disability insurance applications during the residential program treatment
• Conduct physical examinations for clearance for the Residential Program
• Interpret urinary drug screens
• Monitor clients in Residential Programming for medication‑assisted treatment compliance
• Assist Health & Wellness staff with inquiries about medications
• Educate clients on opioid reversal and Narcan use
• Analyze and interpret patient history, symptoms, physical findings, and/or diagnostic information to develop appropriate diagnoses
• Maintain complete and detailed records of medical history, assessment, and health care plans
• Use motivational interviewing or recovery coaching
• Consult with the Director of Addiction Medicine for treatment or referral options
• Collaborate with…