Medical Director

The physician/Medical Director is responsible for conducting substance use disorder examinations/evaluations, prescribing and monitoring of medications, and other consumer/patient related services, and completing associated documentation. In collaboration with the clinical team, the Physician ensures high quality, person focused care for all clients and contributes more broadly to the leadership team around clinical care, problem solving, strategic planning, and performance improvement. S/he makes recommendations for medical services and clinical program development ensuring effective and efficient delivery of high quality medical services, consistent with the mission and vision of CASA-Trinity.

This is a hybrid contracted medical director position for 8 to 10 hours per week. There is a requirement of one on-site shift per week. The on-site day would need to be the same day each week and would have to be during OTP hours which are Monday-Friday 7: 30am-11:30am.

Essential Job Functions

Screens for, evaluates and treats common substance use disorders with referrals made to mental health providers for further evaluation and treatment as appropriate

Provides oversight to mid-level practitioners, interns and other medical staff as needed.

Will substantiate a diagnosis, evaluate for detox needs, MATS and to treat medical ailments and chronic disease

Performs common office-based procedures

Reviews and signs treatment plans, lab slips and/or other health forms.

Performs and/or reviews medical assessments and physicals if needed.

Responsible for prescribing and administering buprenorphine, suboxone and naltrexone for alcohol and opiate dependence for individuals in stabilization and rehabilitation services.

Communicates with other care providers and referral sources to increase understanding of client problems and assets and facilitate the highest quality of service.

Participates as a contributing member of an interdisciplinary team in coordination and delivery of patient care.

Will be expected to participate in on-call hours, as scheduled

Medical Director:

Prescribes and/or approves any medications that are given to patients within the facility or through other prescribers such as other physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants.

Provides and/or supervises all medical care that patients receive.

Involved in the hiring process of medical staff and approves of the clinical expertise of these new hires or develops a plan to ensure that standard clinical expertise is upheld.

Ability to prescribe suboxone

Ability to work independently

Excellent clinical diagnostic and treatment skills

Strong initiative, leadership and professionalism

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is expected to adhere to strict policies/regulations relative to being in a tobacco-and alcohol-free workplace.

The Physician must be able to prioritize situations and manage time and may experience stress and stress related symptoms due to interacting with clients in crisis. S/he be exposed to illness and unsanitary conditions so must take care to protect their own health. They may also have to manage physically threatening clients and be prepared to be responsible for their own safety, and the safety of others.

Qualifications

Board certified/Board eligible in IM/FP/ADM strongly preferred with at least 2 years of direct experience with addiction medicine or at least possess a strong interest. DEA certificate and New York licensure is required and Pennsylvania licensure is preferred in addition to New York licensure. The physician must have a federal DATA 2000 waiver (buprenorphine-certified).

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $100.00 per hour

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dansville, NY 14437

Apply online at: https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Casa--trinity/jobs

CASA of Livingston County, Inc. dba CASA Trinity of Geneseo

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