Faculty
Description
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department:
Psychiatry
Working Title: Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP)
Job Title:
**Open Rank-Instructor of Clinical Practice, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice
Position #:00849686 - Requisition #:40273
Job Summary:**
T
he Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry (DOP) has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) open rank (Instructor of Clinical Practice through
Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice
) - Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in its ARTS Adult Outpatient (AOP) medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics.
The Provider for the AOP clinics is responsible for facilitation and provision of direct clinical care for adults with substance use disorders (SUD). The position reports to the Associate Medical Director of the ARTS Adult Outpatient Program (AOP) and is co-supervised by the Medical Director. The position provides outpatient behavioral health care to patients with SUD, psychiatric conditions, and dual diagnosis patients; daily responsibilities include in-person patient evaluations, prescription administration and maintenance, and ongoing clinical consultation with the treatment team. This position works independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient management, education, and continuity of care.
This position is responsible for collaborating with the Department of Psychiatry, CU Medicine, and University of Colorado leadership and staff, in supporting the aforementioned team, providing direct patient care, building relationships with other departments, meeting required outcomes, quality metrics, and productivity expectations and other administrative duties. The direct patient care position involves in-person work collaboration with multi-disciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities:
Clinical Operations and Patient Care:
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Provide direct, in-person care to ARTS patients in conformance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation agency regulations
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Manages substance use disorder treatment including medical evaluation, treatment planning and ongoing medication management needs of adult populations in the outpatient OTP setting
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Develops individualized treatment plans in collaboration with behavioral health and counseling staff.
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Prescribe and monitor medications for OUD including methadone, buprenorphine in accordance with federal and state regulations
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Provide patient education on substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and harm reduction strategies.
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Support medical team in providing leadership in each clinical setting.
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Demonstrate a collaborative, collegial, and productive relationship with the Division Director and other Departmental leaders.
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In collaboration with
ARTS
team, manage patient concerns and issues.
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Participate in relevant patient safety and quality improvement initiatives through ARTS and the Department of Psychiatry.
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Represent the University of Colorado School of Medicine and the Department of Psychiatry with the utmost integrity and professionalism.
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Support ARTS medical team's clinical oversight of patient care and billing
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Coordinate care with community providers as necessary
Administrative Duties:
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Ensure timely, accurate, and auditable clinical documentation for medical and nursing team.
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Perform other related duties, including participation and collaboration on grant-funded special projects, as assigned by the Division Leadership team
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Attend weekly clinical team meetings at ARTS clinic(s)
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Provide assistance
with policy review and development aligned with applicable state and federal regulations
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Attend and/or lead clinic and Dept of Psychiatry meetings as necessary.
Key Stakeholders and Collaborators
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Other AOP faculty and staff
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Medical Director
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Division Director
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Division Administrator
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Clinical Operations Program Director
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Community Partners
Work Location:
Onsite -
This role is expected to work onsite in ARTS clinics, to include locations in Aurora, Arvada, Denver, and on the Mobile Unit
Why Join Us:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a world-class medical destination at the forefront of transformative science, medicine, education and patient care. The campus encompasses the University of Colorado health professional schools, more than 60 centers and institutes, and two nationally ranked independent hospitals - UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital and Children's Hospital Colorado - that treat more than two million adult and pediatric patients each year. Innovative, interconnected and highly collaborative, the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus delivers life-changing treatments, patient care and professional training and conducts world-renowned research fueled by over $757million in research grants. For more information, visit
www.cuanschutz.edu
.
The Department of Psychiatry is one of the largest units in the School of Medicine and is comprised of 5 Divisions. The CU Department of Psychiatry sets the standard for Education and Training of leaders in psychiatry and mental health care, conducts ground-breaking Research that aims to eradicate suffering due to psychiatric and substance use disorders, provides ready access to state of-the-art mental health preventions and interventions across the continuum of care, and collaborates with the community and other key stakeholders to promote well-being among all Coloradans. We accomplish this vision in a manner that respects, values and advocates for the dignity and worth of each individual and family.
Why work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offerexceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year (based on percentage of time)
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 11/year
Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the
CU Advantage
.
**Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:*
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.*
Rank at the time of appointment will be based on the candidate's
demonstrated contributions and experience in teaching, clinical, research, and/or service to the field. We welcome applicants with a range of backgrounds and accomplishments and encourage individuals to highlight the breadth and depth of their professional impact. Learn more about faculty tracks at the
Office for Faculty Affairs
.
Track:
This role aligns with the
with a principal focus on direct patient care or program leadership. This role is not eligible for Tenure. Learn more about faculty tracks at the
Office for Faculty Affairs
This is an open rank position and could be categorized as Instructor of Clinical Practice or Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice based on experience and qualifications as indicated below:
Instructor of Clinical Practice or Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice:
1-3 years of related clinical experience at rank or equivalent experience.
Masters degree related to licensed discipline
Active and unrestricted NP, APRN/RXN or PAc in the State of Colorado and Board Certification commensurate wit
