Remote Substance Use NP for Integrated Care & Telemedicine

UnitedHealth Group; Shrewsbury (MA); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME Time

PTO

Retirement package

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health Division in Shrewsbury, MA. The role focuses on substance use disorder treatment with evidence-based medication assisted treatment and digital therapeutics, collaborating with primary care and behavioral health teams.

The ideal candidate holds MA APRN license, board certification as a Nurse Practitioner, and 1–3 years of experience in SUD care; DEA/X-Waiver and MCSR certification are

Qualifications

• Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license and Board Certified as a Nurse Practitioner
• Active Federal DEA, X-Waiver and Massachusetts MCSR Certificate required or in process
• Minimum of 1-3 years of postgraduate experience treating patients with substance use disorders and dual diagnosis
• Knowledge/experience with Epic EMR not necessary but preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs appropriate physical assessments, evaluation and treatment for Reliant patients seeking treatment for substance use disorders (SUD)
• Takes a detailed history of SUD, including past medical history and interval history. Performs appropriate physical exam as it relates to SUD.
• Orders lab studies as appropriate. Assesses severity of patient's SUD and establishes need/time for patient evaluation. Discriminates between normal and abnormal findings in the history, laboratory data, and physical exam to establish a diagnosis.
• Establishes and implements appropriate evidence-based plan of care related to patient's identified problem(s) that may include SUD, anxiety, depression, insomnia. Plan may include medication management, non-pharmacologic support and referrals if appropriate.Consults with other health team members regarding proposed treatment guidelines as necessary.
• Communicates effectively with all members of the behavioral health and primary care team and their customers. Maintains and provides precise and accurate documentation.
• Contributes to program development, employee training and education, and support of BH Substance Use Services treatment initiatives, both in BH and primary care.
• Provide clinical leadership and support administrative requirements as assigned.
• Regular, reliable and predicable attendance is required. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required, as this is a hybrid position. Leveraging both telemedicine and on-site services.
• Ability to work remotely and provide secure telemedicine support to Reliant patients and employees is required.
• Provides supervision and support of Substance Use team staff as appropriate.
• Respond in a timely manner to consultation and eConsultation requests from primary care.
• Participates in on-call coverage and off-hours patient care as determined by the department.

Job description

Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, is seeking a Full-Time Nurse Practitioner to join our Behavioral Health Division in Shrewsbury, MA. The role focuses on substance use disorder treatment with evidence-based medication assisted treatment and digital therapeutics, collaborating with primary care and behavioral health teams.

The ideal candidate holds MA APRN license, board certification as a Nurse Practitioner, and 1–3 years of experience in SUD care; DEA/X-Waiver and MCSR certification are