Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Specialist

Health Federation of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with vision benefits

403(b) Retirement Plan with company contribution

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Health Federation of Philadelphia is seeking a Substance Use Disorder Treatment Specialist to provide leadership in expanding access to treatments for opioid use disorder. The role focuses on enhancing buprenorphine usage in primary care within the context of the ongoing opioid crisis.

Applicants should have an active medical practice license in Pennsylvania and experience in treating patients with buprenorphine. The position offers a full-time schedule with benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and more.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience treating patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder.
• Familiarity with local, state, and federal drug policies.

Responsibilities

• Identify strategies for increasing buprenorphine prescribing.
• Develop education programs for primary care providers.
• Participate in media campaigns promoting buprenorphine treatment.

Skills

Experience treating patients with buprenorphine

Knowledge of substance use medical terminology

Ability to analyze data

Excellent communication skills

Critical thinking skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Active medical license in Pennsylvania (MD/DO, NP, or PA)

Valid DEA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine

Job description

Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Specialist

• Full-time

All applicants must apply to the position through the following link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=34346&clientkey=703E6F23E139A9E15CD4746A9D25637D

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to improve access to and quality of health care services for underserved and vulnerable individuals and families.

Since 1983, The Health Federation has served as a network of the community health centers in southeastern Pennsylvania, providing a forum for the region’s federally qualified health centers and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to collaborate and mobilize resources for their shared goals of improving the health of the population by expanding access to high quality care.

Job Summary

This position involves providing high-level strategic planning and programmatic leadership to expand access to medications for substance use disorders. Given the magnitude of the opioid crisis in Philadelphia, the person filling this position will primarily be responsible for identifying and implementing strategies that increase buprenorphine use in primary care for the treatment of opioid use disorder.

The individual will work with the city’s major health systems and commercial insurance providers; primary care providers; the Health Federation of Philadelphia; substance use treatment experts at the Poison Control Center; and other community partners. The work will be coordinated with the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services and Community Behavioral Health (CBH-Philadelphia’s behavioral health Medicaid program).

Responsibilities

• Identify strategies for increasing the prescribing of buprenorphine in primary care and hospital medicine
• Develop and participate in PDPH programs that promote obtaining x‑waivers and prescribing buprenorphine
• Ensure health systems and FQHCs are connected with and utilizing City resources available to them to assist providers in patient management
• Educate primary care providers in planning and managing a detailing campaign on buprenorphine
• Identify regulatory barriers and potential policy solutions to increase access to medications for opioid use disorder
• Participate in the development and launch of media campaigns promoting buprenorphine treatment

Education & Licensure

• Possession of an active license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania as a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA)
• A valid DEA waiver to prescribe buprenorphine

Skills & Experience

• Two years experience treating patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
• Certified to provide the in-person component of the buprenorphine waiver course
• Knowledge of substance use medical terminology
• Knowledge of drug treatment programs and recovery services; Philadelphia-specific knowledge preferred
• Familiarity with drug policies at the local, state and federal levels, including those that promote and hinder access to treatment
• Ability to analyze data, write project proposals, and technical reports
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team, prioritize and handle multiple tasks, and work independently in a high‑pressure environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work
• Sensitivity to and experience working with ethnically, culturally and sexually diverse individuals, communities, agencies and organizations

Standard office setting with extended periods at workstation and periodic use of office equipment.

Position Type and Work Schedule

Full‑time position, typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. Flex office schedule options available with supervisor approval.

Travel

Local travel to multiple sites and meetings with community partners, two to four times per week.

Physical Demands

Ability to transport materials, routinely move equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 lbs.

Salary and Benefits

Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

• Medical with vision benefits
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life, AD&D and long‑term care insurance
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
• Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
• Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Health Federation of Philadelphia (HFP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.