Nurse Practitioner/Physicians Assistant

Job Description Catholic Charities is an organization that values helping others at any stage in their life, regardless of race, creed, or lifestyle. We place a special emphasis on helping those who are economically poor and the vulnerable. Catholic Charities is made up of multiple geographic and service-specific agencies. We are privileged to make a difference and love what we do. We value work-life balance and offer an extensive benefit package. We are currently hiring a Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant, to work in our Care Coordination Services. As the Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant, you would be responsible for: Facilitate medical assessments of individuals seeking Medication Assisted Treatment Determine availability for immediate provision of Medication Assisted Treatment Provision of Medication Assisted Treatment Provision of any additional medication as deemed appropriate based on prescriber assessment Work with patient to overcome any barriers specific to the provision of medication (pharmacy access, etc.) Work with the Bridge Clinic Coordinator and agency staff to develop and implement service plans Participate in treatment team meetings to review and update service planning Work with the Bridge Clinic Coordinator to facilitate referrals to community based Medication Assisted Treatment Providers for maintenance When necessary consult with patients assigned maintenance provider to identify barriers to successful transition Complete patient assessments and documentation through agency issued medical records systems Complete on-going notation of any additional services provided Work Collaboratively with the Bridge Clinic Coordinator and other agency staff necessary to ensure services are delivered in accordance with agency mission Represent the agency in keeping with agency mission and standards of professionalism and ethics Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant Minimum Salary: $90.00 per hour Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant Maximum Salary: $90 per hour, w/ $200 dollar stipend Nurse Practitioner/Physician's Assistant Schedule: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Mon - Fri 16 - 24 hours per week On call $200 dollar flat rate for call shift 90 per additional hour of services provided while on call Qualifications: NP, PA, or MD Current DEA Licensure Current Buprenorphine DATA waiver Current provider card in Basic Life Support (BLS) Active Liability/Malpractice Insurance Familiarity with and sensitivity to specialized needs of people with HIV, of people with substance abuse and mental health issues, people of color, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender individuals. Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds within client and staff populations Background in/sensitivity to the needs of active substance users Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance Retirement planning options Employee Assistance Program Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day) Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.) Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) ( Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) ( Requirements

Created: 2024-11-02