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

Hours may vary; based on Medical Department needs.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.