What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part Time Physician, Physician Assistant or APRN position at Liberation Programs Inc.?
Liberation Programs is currently looking for a part-time Physician, Physician Assistant or APRN to focus on outpatient programs in Stamford.
Job Description:
The purpose of this role is to provide medical evaluations and ongoing medication management to individuals identified as needing mental health services. In addition to evaluating, prescribing & documenting, this role will work closely with Liberation counselors and others to facilitate care coordination, and provide expert consultation related to mental health and wellness.
Responsibilities:
- Physical Examinations
- Review all referring medical documentation and make appropriate recommendations regarding recoverees suitable for the program
- Make recommendations regarding needed follow-up care i.e., primary medical care, psychiatric care, dentist, neurology, OBGYN, etc
- Review all assessment documentation and the results of the physical in order to make a appropriate recommendations regarding recoverees suitable for the MAT program
- Provide medical consultation to the recoverees, nursing staff and clinical team regarding medications being prescribed by Liberation Programs
- Answer medical questions from recoverees concerning the interactions between the addiction medication(s) being prescribed by LPI and other medications being prescribed by outside physicians
- Provide medical consultation to the recoverees, nursing staff and clinical team regarding medications being prescribed by Liberation
Qualifications and Requirements
- Current DPH Physician, Physician Assistant or APRN license to practice in Connecticut
- Current DEA License, X Waiver, and experience with Medicated Assisted Treatment preferable
- At least 1 year of experience in addiction or psychiatric medicine
- ASAM Certified Preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Kind, Compassionate and Mission-driven
Schedule: Flexible schedule, 24 hours per week.
Who We Are:
Liberation Programs is one of Fairfield County's leading behavioral health organizations specializing in treatment for all types of substance use disorders including alcohol, opiates, depressants and stimulants. Our goal is to help individuals and families overcome addiction in order to restore their lives and ultimately strengthen our communities. Liberation provides services for youth, adults and families that include two inpatient treatment programs, outpatient and intensive outpatient services, health education for older adults and people living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, treatment and resources for adolescents and their families, education and prevention efforts in the community, and permanent supportive housing for families. In operation since 1971, the agency has sites in Greenwich, Stamford, Norwalk and Bridgeport and served more than 2,400 individuals in our last fiscal year.
Our Mission:
Liberation Programs' mission is to provide prevention, treatment and recovery services to help individuals and their families impacted by substance use and mental health conditions to foster hope and maintain wellness.