Advanced Practice Clinician - SUD Residential Treatment

Encompass Community Services; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation days

Paid holidays

Sick days

Job summary

Encompass Community Services in Watsonville, CA seeks an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) for a 20-hour per week role across two SUD residential programs. Pay ranges from $75 to $80 per hour, with flexible hours Monday–Friday and on-call stipends.

Work is in-person or via telehealth under supervision of Medical Director and Director of Nursing. The APC will provide medical care, MAT services, and case management, coordinating with care teams to deliver Integrated Behavioral Health services and

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted license to practice as a NP or PA in California.
• Active and unrestricted DEA licensure in California.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Health examination including TB screening within 90 days prior to employment or within 7 days after employment and at least annually thereafter.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
• Ability to travel between the two programs in Santa Cruz and Watsonville.
• Pass a criminal record clearance.

Responsibilities

• Determine eligibility of potential clients for residential SUD treatment.
• Provide medical care including initial physical exams, follow-up care, MAT, and assessments for substance use disorders in residential treatment.
• Provide medical case management, coordinating with PCP and care team; connect client with indicated providers as needed.
• Provide support and direction to onsite nurses.
• Provide MAT services within scope of practice.
• Order and review labs as clinically indicated.
• Prescribe and monitor medications for clients in residential treatment, including OTC meds as needed.
• Meet Medi-Cal billing requirements through EMR documentation per Encompass guidelines.
• Provide education to clients regarding medication, health, and wellness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective written and verbal comms

Travel between sites

Diversity awareness

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Watsonville, CA 95076

Salary Range: $75.00 - $80.00 Hourly

About Us: Encompass Community Services is the largest provider of health and human services in Santa Cruz County. We have been delivering culturally appropriate and evidence-based safety net services to our community for nearly 50 years. As a health equity organization, Encompass is committed to providing everyone in the community with access to the high-quality health and human services they need and deserve to enjoy the benefit of a long and healthy life. We operate nearly 40 programs providing a wide range of services related to family and social well-being, behavioral health, housing and more.

Encompass provides a continuum of care for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment including residential treatment, outpatient services, sober living and Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services. Located in Watsonville, Si Se Puede is one of the only bilingual and monolingual SUD treatment environments in the nation. This 22-bed residential program serves Spanish speaking, male clientele. Our other SUD residential treatment program, Santa Cruz Residential Recovery (SCRR) is located just outside of Downtown Santa Cruz and offers a 23-bed co‑ed residential program.

Job Summary:

We currently have an opening for an Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) between our two SUD residential treatment programs for 20 hours per week. Pay is dependent on experience ranging between $75-$80 per hour. Hours are flexible, Monday-Friday between business hours. Additional on‑call availability may be required; on‑call is shared among medical providers and includes a stipend. Services are provided in‑person and via telehealth. Under the general supervision of the Medical Director and Director of Nursing, the APC is responsible for providing medical care, case management and MAT services to SUD residents while collaborating with care teams delivering Integrated Behavioral Health treatment services.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Determine eligibility of potential clients for residential SUD treatment.
• Provide medical care including initial physical exams, follow‑up care, MAT, and assessments associated with substance use disorders while in residential treatment.
• Provide medical case management, including coordination of care with PCP and with other members of the client’s care team. May involve connecting client with indicated providers.
• Provide support and direction to onsite nurses.
• Provide MAT services within scope of practice.
• Order and review labs as clinically indicated.
• Prescribe and monitor medications for clients in residential treatment, including over the counter medications, as needed.
• Meets Medi‑Cal billing requirements through appropriate documentation in EMR, and documents appropriately based on Encompass guidelines.
• Provide education to clients regarding medication, health, and wellness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) within the state of California.
• Active and unrestricted DEA licensure within the state of California.
• Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Must have a health examination including a screening for tuberculosis within 90 days prior to employment or within 7 days after employment and at least annually thereafter.
• Proficient in basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate skill in effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to recognize the needs and concerns of diverse groups of people.
• Ability to travel between the two programs in Santa Cruz and in Watsonville.
• Must be able to pass a criminal record clearance.

Wages & Benefits:

We prioritize the well‑being of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive health benefits reflect this commitment. Our team’s future matters just as much as the present. That’s why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize the need for work‑life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive package of (pro‑rated for 20 hour per week position) 5.5 vacation days, 7.5 additional paid holidays, and 6 sick days.

• 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement.
• 5.5 vacation days
• 7.5 additional paid holidays
• 6 sick days.