About Us Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the community by offering a wide range of mental health services, from inpatient to outpatient care. We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Role Overview The Medical Services Supervisor oversees the medical services provided by the medical Providers at RPS, ensures safe and appropriate interventions are practiced, supervises Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioners practicing in the inpatient facility, and manages on-call Addiction Medicine services to ensure service availability seven days a week.
Key Responsibilities Provide initial medical assessments to clients admitted to inpatient withdrawal management within state-mandated time frames.
Provide short-term management of acute and chronic medical conditions as needed.
Provide pharmacologic management of clients in withdrawal from alcohol, opioids and/or benzodiazepines according to established protocols/best practices.
Provide appropriate triage, assessment and treatment for acute medical conditions which may arise during an inpatient stay.
Make decisions to transfer to most appropriate level of medical care, as necessary.
Provide medical/clinical support to the nursing team as requested.
Utilize and/or oversee medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorders, including naltrexone and buprenorphine when appropriate.
Order and interpret diagnostic tests as appropriate.
Provide clinical supervision to Addiction Medicine ARNP staff.
Consult with behavioral health providers as needed.
Provide monthly scheduling of Providers for seven day a week coverage.
Collaborate with Site Director to recruit, interview, and train new Providers, as needed.
Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record of services provided.
Communicate with primary care providers and other community partners as needed to ensure continuity of care.
Train On Call Addiction Medicine providers, ensure on call coverage for addiction medicine services, and oversee quality of On Call addiction medicine services.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures and workflows as appropriate/requested.
Maintain licensure, board certification and continuing education as per community standards and state/federal requirements.
Adhere to agency policies and procedures, and align with Joint Commission, federal, state, and local requirements as the agency standard.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Education: MD or DO
Graduation from an accredited school or program
Licensed to practice under state WAC and RCW
Board-certified or board-eligible
Familiarity with best practices in substance use disorder treatment including detoxification protocols
Familiarity with principles of harm reduction in substance use disorder treatment
Current knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of common acute and chronic medical conditions
Pass required background checks
Valid driver’s license
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High integrity/ethical standards
Ability to establish positive, respectful, and collaborative professional relationships
Flexibility, team orientation
Strong work ethic
How to Apply If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a company that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for this role.
Join us at Valley Cities and be part of a team that is dedicated to making a difference every day. We look forward to welcoming you on board.
We are dedicated to Equal Opportunity Employment and embrace the contributions of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Valley Cities Counseling and Consultation is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans and does not unlawfully discriminate under federal, state, or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.
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