Addiction Medicine Provider

Lowell Community Health Center provides substance use disorder treatment through an Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT) model. An Addiction Medicine Provider in the Lowell Community Health Center OBAT Service will work with primary care providers, behavioral health counselors and OBAT Nurse Case Managers to assist patients on their recovery from substance use. The OBAT philosophy is that substance use disorder is a chronic medical condition which responds best when treated with evidence-based, patient-centered, comprehensive medical care. Patients engaged in OBAT deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. The goal of OBAT is a cessation or reduction in harmful substance use, active participation and engagement in treatment, restoration of normal physiologic functions and an improvement in one’s quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for substance-related disorders including opioid use disorder, alcohol used disorder, cocaine use disorder, marijuana use disorder, tobacco use disorder and other addictions
• Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) to patients (e.g. Suboxone, Vivitrol, Nicotine), as medically appropriate
• Provide appropriate outpatient treatment of withdrawal syndromes of many classes of chemicals (e.g. opiates, alcohol and sedatives). Be able evaluate and navigate a patient in withdrawal to appropriate level of care.
• Consults with primary care and behavioral health providers to assist with ongoing management of the addiction related needs of their patients.
• Guide Lowell Community Health Center clinical departments including the Primary Care departments, Dental, Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Operations and Pharmacy to facilitate integration of substance use disorder screening and treatment across clinical service divisions.
• Works closely with Lowell General Hospital to help provide treatment of substance used disorder across the continuum of healthcare.
• Oversees client care and supports staff in treatment planning and crisis management.
• Participates in case conferences with the treatment team to develop a plan that improves the patient’s health and quality of life.
• Works to improve access, engagement, and clinical outcomes for patients participating in the OBAT program.
• Provides continuous education and training to all health center employees on evidence-based practices for the treatment of addiction.
• Actively participate in internal quality-improvement teams and works with members proactively to drive quality-improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal/state/local laws and regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Implements metrics for monitoring program effectiveness and assists in leading quality improvement efforts.
• Serves as an ambassador and advocate for addiction services on a local and state level. Develops and maintains relationships with community partners and referral sources.
• Full Time Employment
• Clinical Time: 80%
• Administrative Time: 20%.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Massachusetts Medical License
• Active Massachusetts Control Substance Registration
• Must have a current and valid Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Registration and may not, at any time, have had an application for registration with the DEA denied, had a DEA registration revoked or surrendered a DEA registration for cause.
• Must have Buprenorphine (Data 2000) Waiver
• Possess leadership qualities pertaining to staff and experience working in a multidisciplinary treatment environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including listening skills, are critical. The candidate must be comfortable speaking to individuals and groups (large and small), in addition to presenting ideas in a professional and clear manner, and focusing discussions on the appropriate issues.
• Must possess excellent creative thinking, problem-solving and organizational skills and demonstrate good judgment; must be a team player, positive, flexible, and creative.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with developing and analyzing quality, efficiency and other performance reports, as well as successfully implemented total quality improvement strategies, approaches, techniques, tools and analytical methods.
• Must have a strong customer service focus and have experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office apps (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: One location

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