Medical Director - Manchester, NH, United States - New Season

Description

For over 30 years, New Season Treatment Centers have been a leading national health care service provider of outpatient treatment centers that specialize in providing safe, quality and best in class care for individuals living with Opioid Use Disorder ("OUD").

Operating in over 70 treatment centers in multiple states, our team members are engaged in medication-assisted treatment, counseling, support, and care management of individuals living with OUD.

Responsible for all medical services performed by the treatment center.

Provides medical oversight and leadership to the varying clinical staff under their supervision to ensure the quality of care is provided to our patients.

Provides and/or ensures, via physician extenders, a physical examination of all patients upon admission and/or readmission, including, without limitation, annual physical examinations and health examinations, and reviews, at patients' request, the admissions-related laboratory results.

All examinations shall be performed consistent with the applicable rules and regulations for medically monitored treatment programs/facilities in the state in which the clinic operates.

Supervision of nursing staff regarding changes in medication dosage via verbal or written orders.
Will be available to staff for emergency management of patient care
Referral of patients to primary care providers for medical conditions other than narcotic addiction
Provide training to all clinical staff under the supervision of this role.

Training will include but is not limited to, chart and dosing reviews, face-to-face training with the physicians and nurses based on chart review findings, and updates on any new policy or procedures.

May provide additional clinical training support to other locations as requested.

Participates in Quarterly Board Meetings to discuss state-specific strategic plans, performance improvement plans, quality assurance plans, budgets, staffing concerns, and patient care.

Ensure that the program complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relative to medical care furnished by the program
The Medical Director is the professional tasked with labeling medication bottles in the absence of the pharmacist
Consults with the Corporate Medical Director regarding patient care-related medical concerns.
Active and clear licensure to practice medicine in the state(s) in which patient care will be provided. DEA Certificate of Registration.

Must be board certified in Addictionology or have successfully completed a course of study in opiate addiction within the last year that is approved by the state(s) licensing agency.

Must have or be able to obtain a Data 2000 Waiver. Candidates must also possess a Medicaid and Medicare Credential.
Knowledge of mental health and/or substance abuse, Federal Confidentiality Law, HIPAA & ethics. Basic proficiency in standard computer applications such as Microsoft Office and/or Google products.

Experience Required:
One (1) year of experience in the field of Substance Abuse preferred.


Job Type:
Part-time

Medical License in the State of New Hampshire (Preferred)
~8 hr MAT Training Certificate (Preferred)
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