Nurse Practitioner - SUD Treatment

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

Nurse Practitioner

SUD TREATMENT

The Nurse Practitioner will coordinate with CRI-Help Consulting Physician(s) to provide supportive medical care and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to clients across CRI-Help facilities.

Liaise with Director of Nursing to provide feedback and oversight to CRI-Help’s Detox, Intake, and Social Services departments regarding clients’ health statuses during their treatment episodes.

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 where appropriate based on history, physical examinations, and diagnostic testing.
• Evaluate clients for MAT.
• Educate clients on medication effects, side effects, unusual effects, benefits/risks, and contraindications in addition to alternate treatment approaches.
• Obtain informed consent prior to prescribing MAT.
• Prescribe MAT as appropriate.
• Accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals, and follow-up.
• Maintain a minimum of 65% DMC billing productivity per month.

Skills / Knowledge

• Must have an advanced understanding of the assessment and diagnosis of substance use and psychological disorders.
• Must have an advanced understanding of withdrawal management protocols and related care, including symptom and medication management.
• Must have an advanced understanding of Medication-Assisted Treatment and other evidence-based practices used in the diagnoses of substance use disorders.
• Must have experience working with diverse populations.
• Must be able to navigate CRI-Help’s Electronic Health Record (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 an in-depth knowledge of CARF, DHCS Alcohol and / or Other Drug Certification Standards, and Drug Medi-Cal regulations.
• Must have a general familiarity with the SAPC Provider Manual for substance use disorder treatment.
• Must have a general familiarity with ASAM Placement Criteria.

Education / Training

• Minimum Requirement: Current license in the State of California as an Advanced Practice Provider (Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner)
• Current DEA (Drug Enforcement Agency) Registration Number

Experience

• Must have experience working with clients with substance use disorders and / or psychological disorders.

Working Conditions

• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs.
• Frequently stand and / or sit for 6-8 hours.
• Frequently crouch below the waist and / or above the shoulders.
• Frequently lift and / or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally push and / or pull objects up to 25 lbs.
• Occasionally work at various locations across Los Angeles County.

Special Conditions

• Must be willing to undergo random drug screenings.

Position Reports To

• Director of Nursing
• CEO

Pay Range

• $175,000 - $190,000 / Year

Position Type

• Full-Time, In-Person, Exempt, Salaried

Benefits

• 100% Paid Blue Shield Trio Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Blue Shield Access+ Plan Medical Insurance Option
• 80% Paid Kaiser Medical Insurance Option
• 40% Dependent Coverage on Medical Insurance Plan
• 80% Paid Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off (10 Paid Sick Days Annually, 12 Paid Holidays Annually, Paid Vacation)
• Educational Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) 4% Employer Match
• 100% Paid $25,000 Life Insurance Plan with option to voluntarily increase coverage

CRI-Help ensures that all applicants are treated with equal consideration, without regard to age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ethnic / cultural identification, religion, sexual preference, or disability.