Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

*This is a part-time only position. 28 Hours a week are required. Must be able to complete, at minimum, 3 days a week and 1 half day.
*This may be remote depending on experience.
*This is a contract position.

Medication Assisted Treatment Clinic is recruiting a licensed Nurse Practitioner in Maryland who possesses a deep understanding of our agency's mission and culture.

Key Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in Maryland.
• Active DEA registration certificate without restrictions.
• Current CPR certification.
• Solid understanding of medication-assisted treatment, and adherence to applicable state, federal, and CARF standards.
• Familiarity with health care issues related to drug and alcohol abuse.
• Knowledge of advanced nursing practice issues and standards, record-keeping requirements, and regulations for licensing, approval, and credentialing.
• Understanding of physical and mental health issues of the subculture we serve.
• Ability to assess and develop educational programs for clients and staff.
• Experience in behavioral health or substance abuse treatment is highly preferred.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.
• Board certification or eligibility for board certification.
• Additional specific DEA credentials may be required as per state and clinic regulations or policies.
• Familiarity with CARF statutes and guidelines.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities:

• Diagnosing and treating substance use disorders in individuals with co-occurring psychiatric disorders.
• Managing withdrawal in patients with alcohol, sedative, and opioid use disorders.
• Providing Medication-Assisted Treatment when needed, using evidence-based medicines such as Vivitrol (injectable naltrexone), buprenorphine, and Subclade (injectable buprenorphine).
• Contributing psychiatric medical expertise in assessing and treating mental disorders.
• Educating patients, customers, peers, and other staff on substance use and mental health issues.
• Meeting organizational staffing and productivity requirements.
• Actively participating in the development of a nurse practitioner services team and promoting the involvement of psychiatric services in multidisciplinary care delivery.
• Planning and organizing medical and clinical practices and providing direct patient care.
• Overseeing the delivery of medical services within the clinic for quality and efficiency.
• Supervising dispensing and nursing station.
• Providing guidance to other professional medical staff, administrative staff, and support staff, as designated.
• Serving in a teaching role for the training and development of other personnel.
• Engaging in direct interaction and weekly meetings with the nursing and medical team is required.

Employment will be contingent upon a clear UDS and criminal history record.

Flexible work from home options available.

Job Tags

Contract work, Part time, Remote work, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,

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