Medical Provider - On Call

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care in Seattle is seeking an On-Call Medical Provider to support multidisciplinary teams in voluntary and involuntary inpatient withdrawal management and psychiatric care. The role demands providing medical evaluations, supporting Medication Assisted Treatment, and timely communication with nursing staff. Candidates must hold a relevant medical degree, be licensed to practice in Washington, and ideally possess a DEA 'X' waiver. Shifts require availability for weekends and holidays, promoting essential care for individuals with Substance Use Disorders.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain a BLS certificate.
• Familiarity with best practices in addiction treatment is necessary.
• Possession of a DEA 'X' waiver to prescribe buprenorphine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely telephone support to nursing staff.
• Conduct initial medical evaluations for clients.
• Support clients in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT).

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to establish positive, respectful relationships

Ability to work independently

Flexibility, team-orientation

Education

M.D., D.O. or ARNP

Graduation from an accredited school or program

Tools

Electronic health record usage

Job description

Position Summary

The On-Call Medical Provider is an essential member of a multidisciplinary team caring for individuals admitted to voluntary and involuntary inpatient withdrawal management and/or involuntary psychiatric care. This position provides medical support for weekend, holiday and overnight care. In keeping with holistic and best practice care, we are seeking providers who are willing to help initiate or continue Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for our clients with Substance Use Disorders, including suboxone.

Essential Job Functions

• Provide timely telephone support to nursing staff regarding admissions, discharges, and medication orders.
• Provide initial medical evaluation to clients admitted to the Recovery Place Kent (RPK) and/or Recovery Place Seattle (RPS).
• Provide appropriate triage, assessment and treatment for acute medical condition which may arise while an inpatient stay.
• Make decisions to transfer to most appropriate level of medical care, as necessary.
• Coordinate with other team members at RPK/RPS regarding other recommended programming while admitted.
• Provide medical/clinical support to the nursing team as requested and coordinate with medical providers at RPK/RPS if clinically indicated.
• Utilize and/or oversee medication assisted treatment MAT, including naltrexone and buprenorphine when appropriate.
• Order and interpret lab tests as appropriate.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of services provided in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain licensure, board certification and continuing education as per community standards and state/federal requirements.
• Adhere to agency policies and procedures, learn, and adhere to Joint Commission, federal, state, local requirements as is the agency standard.
• Be available for at least 3 shifts per month, 1 being on a weekend. Work 1 major and 1 minor holiday per calendar year.

Minimum Qualifications

• M.D., D.O. or ARNP
• Graduation from an accredited school or program.
• Licensed to practice under state WAC and RCW.
• Board Certified or board-eligible if physician.
• Certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) if an ARNP.
• Familiarity with best practices in addiction and substance use disorder treatment.
• Familiarity with principles of harm reduction in substance use disorder treatment.
• Pass required background checks.
• Have and maintain a BLS certificate.

Other

• Ability to work independently including making acute treatment decisions.
• Ability to function as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to utilize an electronic health record.
• Possession of a DEA “X” waiver to prescribe buprenorphine is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High integrity/ethical standards.
• Ability to establish positive, respectful and collaborative professional relationships.
• Flexibility, team-orientation.
• Strong work ethic.

Working Conditions

Direct nursing care requires the ability to lift, push, pull, twist, stoop, lift up to 50lbs without assistance. Most work takes place in usual office working conditions, where the noise level in the work area is typical of most office environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises. Perform duties of a nurse as needed, which will include exposure to hazardous materials (such as body fluids, needle sticks). (This part requires update to match whatever the inpatient medical provider job description says.)

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment & embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.