JOB SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Regional Vice President, and as direct liaison to the Medical Director, the MAT Deputy Medical Director is responsible for medical care for program patients and the maintenance of all required medical records in accordance with Title XI Regulations and Federal Law.
DUTIES :
Medical Procedures, Documentation, & Reporting :
- Coordinates with the MAT Services Director on intake and initial physician orders.
- Performs Medical History and Physical Examinations on all Center Point DAAC clients at intake.
- Participates in necessary blood drawings, prepares blood specimens for laboratory, and ensures pick-up.
- Dosing duties as needed may include preparing, dispensing, and clean-up after daily medication.
- Dispense and evaluate side effects and patient’s reactions to medication daily, entering dosing orders and exceptions.
- Administers PPDs (TB test) and follows up with Public Health for the patient’s recommended treatment when test results are positive.
- Perform Health Screenings and PPDs to new hires and annually for CP-DAAC staff.
- Prescribe psychiatric and medication-assisted treatment medications, electronically send them to pharmacies, and follow up with any pharmacy inquiries.
- Responsible for ordering all medical and examination supplies.
- Performs in-person Mental Health assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinates with Medical Director on mental health clients.
- Ensures correspondence and lab reports are signed by the Medical Director and filed in patient charts.
- Performs annual history and physical report on appropriate clients.
- Performs follow-up and provides recommendations and referrals on identified medical problems or positive findings from history and physical reports, and other health-related client visits.
- Serves as liaison with doctors, hospitals, mental health care workers, and other professionals regarding patients.
- Ensures compliance of Title IX Regulations and Federal Law regarding Intake requirements.
- Demonstrates positional appropriate knowledge of E-health databases and other computer applications as required.
- Participates in Medical & Psychiatric Program Development across all of CP DAAC’s programs.
- Provide training, support, and supervision for dispensing staff.
- Coordinates with Sonoma County Detention Facilities to administer medication to incarcerated patients.
- Coordinates with hospitals and inpatient programs regarding patient medication.
- Responsible for the supervision of time management of all clinical staff including dispensing staff, MA, and Nursing staff
- Perform Impaired Client Assessment for those clients who appear under the influence.
- Participates in the updating of the Dispensing Manual and REAP Program UOM.
Teamwork & Communication :
Direct contact with the Medical Director and MAT Services team.Treats clients, prospective clients, co-workers, and visitors in a courteous, respectful, and professional manner.Participate in weekly staff meeting.Positively represents the program / organization in the community.Ensures all license and certification requirements are current.Performs other duties within clinic as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Regional Vice President.Administration Support :
Completes ADP Health Screening Report (including TB test) for all new hires in a timely manner.Reviews PPD (TB test) results submitted by new hires that had test completed elsewhere prior to employment.Administers PPD for CP DAAC new hires in a timely manner.Administers annual PPD for CP DAAC employees.Forwards all Screening Reports and test results to Human Resources in a timely manner.Notifies HR and refers any staff with positive PPD test results to the appropriate Primary Care provider or agency for clearance.SKILLS & POSITION REQUIREMENTS :
Current license as a Nurse Practitioner with Psychiatric training and experience.Able to Read, Write, and Speak English fluently (Spanish is a plus).Valid licensure or certification as a Nurse Practitioner.Master’s level education or higher.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish rapport with clients and staff alike.Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.Excellent time management skills and ability to multitask and prioritize work.Strong organizational and planning skills to complete tasks in a high-quality, accurate, and timely manner.Education and / or experience demonstrating basic counseling skills and knowledge of addiction and treatment.Possess good written and verbal communication skills.Accurate mathematical calculation skills.Ability to maintain productive work relationships with patients, employees, management, external agencies, and public.Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff as defined by DAAC's Code of Conduct.Ability to use effective judgment in therapeutic and crisis situations.Ability to recognize and manage personal bias.Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts effectively.Ability to maintain own psychological well-being. Possesses strong interpersonal, organizational, and training skills.Knowledge of evidence-based practices in substance abuse treatment.Consistently demonstrates initiative, conscientiousness, reliability, and adherence to ethical codes.Classify and code conditions, treatments, and diagnoses.Utilize specialized technology, such as recordkeeping software specific to the hospital or medical office.Familiarity with Microsoft 365, MS Office tools, and common technology tools and equipment.Maintains current CPR and First Aid certification.Maintains current license / certification and supporting CEUs as required.Possesses a valid California Driver’s License.Unencumbered California State License for necessary functions.Strong knowledge and protocol of HIPAA and client privacyPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a person to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard.The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machinery, etc.Occasionally moving oneself in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments.Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.Constantly remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.Occasionally moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Occasionally adjusting or moving objects up to 25 pounds in all directions.Constantly communicating with others to exchange information.Constantly repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and / or fingers.Occasionally noisy environments.Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.Constantly sedentary work that primarily involves sitting / standing.Occasional light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.Infrequent and medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.Regular, predictable attendance is required.Other Duties as assigned by company leadership.WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Moderate noise (i.e., business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).Ability to work in a confined area.Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period.About Center Point - DAAC :
Center Point - DAAC (formerly Drug Abuse Alternatives Center)Welcome to Center Point DAAC, a leading organization in Sonoma County, California, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for substance use disorders and mental health problems. For over 50 years, we have been committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey towards recovery and helping them build healthier, fulfilling lives.Our MissionCenter Point DAAC’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Center Point DAAC offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.