Job #91 Treatment Services Medical Director

Full time opening in Treatment Services - OTP.

Purpose: 

Provide direct supervision to ARNP staff. Provide appropriate medical direction and overall supervision of the medical aspects of the service program and shall ensure that those duties and responsibilities are not relinquished before a new or temporary replacement is functioning in that capacity. Be available for patient evaluation and consultation to OTP personnel, admit and discharge individuals; develop or approve all medical protocols; recommend innovative medical program developments and implement where applicable, reasonable and clinically sound using current best practice protocols. Provide Individuals evaluation of and prescription for opioid addiction; adjust appropriate opioid replacement medications as indicated (Methadone, Buprenorphine, Buprenorphine and Naloxone or Naltrexone) and complete associated documentation.

The Treatment Services Medical Director/Physician is a key member of the Treatment Team of SRHD Treatment Services. Major functions include the medical oversight of treatment planning and care delivery for opioid addiction and mental health services. The goals and objectives of the position are focused on ensuring an efficient system by which quality of health standards are guaranteed to all patients by providers.  The nature of this position is fast-paced in high-stress situations and conditions.

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