Opioid Treatment Practitioner

The Life Change Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that has been providing recovery services for heroin and prescription medication abuse concerns since 1999.

We offer a variety of services to help people to make the changes necessary to beat their drug addiction. The emphasis of our recovery program is based on two primary themes; empowerment and improving quality of life. We have a talented group of staff members with expertise in recovery from opioid addictions in Carson City, Sparks, and Reno, NV!

We are currently looking in the Reno/Sparks area for a qualified and passionate candidate who can work 2.5 hours every Tuesday and Thursday morning between 6am and 10am.

Qualifications:

· Current registration as a physician, physician’s assistant, psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse or advanced practice registered nurse in the State of Nevada.

· Thorough knowledge of and experience with addiction and mental health treatment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Conducting medical assessment including history and physicals at intake and annually.

· Prescribing methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone or vivitrol for opiate dependence as determined appropriate.

· Monitoring medication levels, dose changes and effectiveness of treatment in coordination with counseling and support staff.

· Documenting, signing or countersigning all medical orders issued under the physician’s authority, including orders which allow a patient to take methadone outside the clinic setting (take homes) or guest dosing at other clinics.

· Timely documentation of all aspects of patient addiction management including but not limited to mental status, progress notes, special procedure notes, medication education, informed consent, and discharge summary.

· Ensuring that the program provides each patient with adequate services addressing communicable diseases, including HIV, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis, either directly or by referral.

· Authorizing insurance billing and providing NPI for patients in MAT and providing supplemental documentation that may be required regarding patient condition services.

· Coordinating care, treatment, monitoring, referral, and documentation of clinic patients.

· Willingness to assume the duties and responsibilities as required by SAHMSA and other regulators.

· Provide the clinic with contact information for emergency or after-hours consultation.

· Attend general staffing meetings as scheduled.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $80.00 - $100.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to Commute:

• Sparks, NV 89431 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sparks, NV 89431: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sparks, NV 89431

Salary : $80 - $100