What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Director - Project Safe Point position at TEST Catholic Charities?
Catholic Charities Care Coordination Services (formerly Catholic Charities AIDS Services) provides case management, care coordination, prevention, and other services throughout a 13 County area in New York State's Capital Region. We serve people living with HIV, those with chronic behavioral and physical health conditions, drug users, homeless individuals, and others in need of non-judgmental person-centered care. Please use this website to learn more about our services, our agency, and how you can help support our work! Under the supervision of the Project Safe Point Director of Prevention Services, this position is responsible for pre-assessment, evaluation, and medical care for patients seeking low barrier Buprenorphine services. This is a part time position for 21 hours each week. Review initial assessment documentation to identify patient eligibility Provide a medical assessment for clients of the bridge clinic, including delivery of related pre-screening exams Provide initial and on-going prescription for Buprenorphine Provide patient referral for on-going Buprenorphine maintenance in the community Work with the Medication Adherence Specialist to develop client centered treatment plans Provide emergency phone consultation to Project Safe Point Program Director for on-going patient issue's outside of clinic hours Consult with maintenance providers around patients struggling with remaining abstinent Work with the Medication Adherence Specialist to overcome barriers to care Record all relevant materials as necessary in EHR