Job Description

Job Description

First Steps Recovery is the Valley's preeminent treatment provider for members of our community suffering from substance abuse disorders. We are looking for a NP or PA to function as a provider for our patients in treatment at inpatient and outpatient levels of care.

Working under the scope and supervision of our double board certified medical director (Internist/Addiction Medicine), the NP/PA functions in the roles of practitioner, consultant, educator, patient advocate, and care coordinator. Ideal candidate will possess and exhibit a high degree of knowledge, skill, and competence in the provision of health care directly to the patient, family or community, or indirectly through guidance of care by other professional personnel. Provision of patient care is conducted and performed within the scope of licensure and in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation.

PMH-NPs (or currently enrolled FNPs) encouraged to apply.

Primary Responsibilities Will Include

Initial screening and medical assessments for admitting clients: initial H&P, psychiatric history and assessment, and any additional requirements for admission to inpatient detox or residential alcohol and substance abuse treatment program
Detox care provision and oversight
Medication prescription and management
On-going assessment of clients, medical oversight, and clearance for indicated levels of care, consultation regarding justification for level of care
Participation in treatment development with interdisciplinary treatment team
Active role in development of treatment plan and oversight for continuing care
Education of staff on best practices in care, medication, and symptomatology
Education of clients on medication and treatment plan
Timely and accurate documentation and review of medication orders, and assessments per company policy, DHCS, and Joint Commission guidelines

Medical Experience/Specialties (preferred)

Addiction Medicine
Pain Medicine
Primary Care
Psychiatry

REQUIREMENTS: Active CA NP or PA license. A minimum of one (1) year related experience is required and increasingly responsible experience which demonstrates professional working knowledge of nursing theory and practice, with competence in physical assessment pharmacology, mental health and management of chronic and acute adult health conditions.

Ability to work independently, problem-solve, and assume responsibility for inpatient/outpatient care. Strong organizational and time management skills. Excellent interpersonal, oral/written communication skills for effective interactions with patients and their family members, and colleagues in multiple medical disciplines. Self starter with a high level of initiative, and low margin for error

POSITION DETAILS: Scheduling flexibility is available, but will require non-standard hours (some evenings/weekends/on-call). Part-time/1099 is preferred, a hybrid in-person and virtual role may be utilized.

Keywords: substance use, substance abuse, drug and alcohol, case manager, behavioral health, mental health, addiction counselor, mental health counselor, substance abuse treatment, drug and alcohol counselor, drug alcohol counselor, intake counselor

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