Nurse Practitioner - Substance Use & MAT Specialist

CRI-Help, Inc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Paid Medical Insurance

Dependent Coverage on Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

401(k) 4% Match

Life Insurance

Job summary

CRI-Help, Inc. seeks a Nurse Practitioner to coordinate medical care and MAT across CRI-Help facilities in Los Angeles County. You will liaise with the Director of Nursing and oversee health statuses during treatment episodes, ensuring high-quality care for clients with substance use disorders.

You will conduct assessments, diagnose, educate on MAT, obtain consent, and document care while meeting productivity targets and HIPAA requirements using the CRI-Help EHR system.

Qualifications

• Must have an advanced understanding of substance use and psychological disorders.
• Must have an advanced understanding of withdrawal management protocols and related care.
• Must have an advanced understanding of Medication-Assisted Treatment and other evidence-based practices.
• Must have experience working with diverse populations.
• Must be able to navigate CRI-Help’s EHR system.
• Must be computer proficient.
• Must have advanced knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with clients, treatment team, and outside entities.
• Must have knowledge of CARF, DHCS standards, and Drug Medi-Cal regulations.
• Must be familiar with SAPC Provider Manual and ASAM Placement Criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial assessment and ongoing care of clients’ medical, physical, and psychosocial statuses.
• Evaluate clients’ health and medical histories.
• Perform physical exams and preventative screenings.
• Formulate differential diagnoses based on history and tests.
• Evaluate clients for MAT.
• Educate clients on medication effects and risks and treatment options.
• Obtain informed consent prior to prescribing MAT.
• Prescribe MAT as appropriate.
• Document observations, interventions, and plan of care.
• Maintain a minimum 65% DMC billing productivity per month.

Skills

SUD knowledge

MAT understanding

EHR proficiency

HIPAA / 42 CFR

Communication skills

Diversity experience

Education

California NP/PA license

DEA registration

Tools

EHR system

Job description

CRI-Help, Inc. seeks a Nurse Practitioner to coordinate medical care and MAT across CRI-Help facilities in Los Angeles County. You will liaise with the Director of Nursing and oversee health statuses during treatment episodes, ensuring high-quality care for clients with substance use disorders.

You will conduct assessments, diagnose, educate on MAT, obtain consent, and document care while meeting productivity targets and HIPAA requirements using the CRI-Help EHR system.