psychiatric nurse practitioner - , VA, United States - Colonial Behavioral Health

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    Salary: Depends on Qualifications

    Location : Williamsburg, VA

    Job Type: PRN

    Job Number: 100097

    Department: Medical Services

    Opening Date: 03/20/2024

    Job Description

    Colonial Behavioral Health provides opportunities for recovery to individuals and their family members in the areas of mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities. Colonial Behavioral Health serves the citizens of James City County, City of Poquoson, City of Williamsburg, and York County.

    We are currently recruiting for a Nurse Practitioner(NP) or Medical Doctor (MD) for the Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program; position will provide direct medication assisted treatment to opioid dependent individuals.

    Job Duties

    The employee must exercise independent judgment in response to the complexities of the position duties. Attention to detail is essential in all facets of work. Work as a member of the medical services department, the employee provides screenings and treatment service planning for persons with mental illness and substance use disorders. Additional duties and responsibilities include:
    • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
    • Participation in development of individual service plans
    • Ordering, performing and interpreting laboratory tests
    • Recommending other treatments or referrals - medical, psychotherapeutics, social supports, etc.
    • Monitoring symptoms, medication compliance and response
    • Medication education to patient and family populations - individual and group
    • Health information documentation - manual and electronic formats
    • Consultation to clinical staff and community representatives.
    • Ensure Care Coordination
    • Performs emergency evaluations, response to phone calls, and other duties that may arise on a day to day basis
    • Works in close concert with agency directors and mid-level managers on behalf of service delivery and integration
    Work Schedule

    Hours may vary; based on Medical Department needs.
    Qualifications (EEO)

    The work of this employee is performed in accordance with state and federal regulations, and agency policies and procedures This is a licensed position with prescription authority under the Board of Medicine. The employee has broad medical service responsibilities under supervision of the Medical Director.

    An hourly position has no additional benefits.(EEO)

    01

    Are you currently Board Certified in the Commonwealth of Virginia and hold an active license in Family Medicine ?
    • Yes
    • No
    02

    Do you have a minimum of five years experience in the provision of suboxone treatment?
    • Yes
    • No
    03

    Do you have proof of COVID 19 vaccination?
    • Yes
    • No
    Required Question