Medical Director, Substance Abuse Services page is loaded Medical Director, Substance Abuse Services Apply locations MHC Nashville, TN time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id JR100206
Ranked one of Tennessee's top places to work, MHC is a rare and special place where outstanding company culture is intentional. Where clients and associates are treated the same, as equals.
Mental Health Cooperative, Inc. (MHC) was formed in 1993 to serve individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Since then, we have expanded our services to children and adolescents with severe emotional disorders across Middle and East Tennessee.
Our sole purpose is to support and treat those challenged with serious mental illness and poverty. Although based out of Nashville, we serve several communities across middle and East Tennessee with satellite offices in Antioch, Gallatin, Dickson, Columbia, Cleveland, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Cookeville, Chattanooga, and Memphis.
If you are interested in joining a team that is caring, collaborative, innovative and energizing this might be a great place for you.
Job Title: Medical Director, Substance Abuse Services
Pos i tion Summ a r y : P rovide low-threshold buprenorphine focused clinical ca re and clinical o versight to the agency's substance abuse treatment services in multiple settings.
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Includes some on-call responsibilities)
Job Location: 275 Cumberland Bend, Nashville, TN (Onsite)
Pos i tion R e s ponsibil i t i e s :
Provide clinical supervision to providers working in substance abuse services .
Provide supervision and training requirements focused on harm reduction values
Review a minimum of 10% of Consumer charts monthly and document reviews per agency guidelines.
Provide clinical leadership and consultation to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) team .
Provide feedback and leadership to Director of Substance Abuse Services and Addiction Medicine Providers regarding implementation and up-dates to policies and procedures as needed .
Conduct evaluations for individuals experiencing substance abuse and/or psychiatric conditions in an outpatient setting, face-to-face and/ or by telehealth as needed.
Work collaboratively with treatment team to positively engage Consumers and provide treatment that is focused on harm reduction values.
Provide up-dated education on substance abuse treatment and related topics to providers and nurses as directed by Agency Chief Medical Officer.
Work collaboratively with Compliance team to ensure substance abuse services are meeting or exceeding licensing and industry standards of care.
Provide high quality medical care in accordance with recognized standards of care related to addiction medicine and harm reduction.
Participate and lead internal trainings related to harm reduction protocols with colleagues.
Ongoing oversight that complex clinical decisions are guided by agency protocols established by CMO in collaboration with Medical Directors.
Physician will adhere to established treatment protocols set by the agency.
Prepare for and actively participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.
Provide urgent care to Consumers as needed. This could include providing primary care services as needed in the Integrated Health Clinic (IHC).
The Medical Director shall be physically present at the Facility the equivalent of (25) percent of the time the Facility is open to the public each week.
On a monthly basis, the Medical Director shall review ten (10) percent of the medical charts for patients currently admitted to the Facility and document each chart review.
No physician may serve as medical director of more than three (3) Facilities without the prior written approval of the TDMHSAS Office of Licensure.
E sse n t i a l S k i l l s a nd E x pe r i e n c e :
Board Eligible/Board Certified in Addiction Medicine
Knowledge of the following; HCV/HIV/ pathogens and infectious disease, Addiction, CPR/ First Aid, Harm Reduction Models and Best Practices.
Possesses mental resolve to deal with complex, highly emotional and/or stressful situations
Ability to be client and mission centered
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively listen and offer solutions without passing judgement
Ability to remain diplomatic when political climate interferes with program goals and objectives
Unrestricted license to practice medicine in Tennessee
Active DEA-X Waiver
Candidate must complete and pass internal credentialing process.
Candidate must be able to obtain credentials from all relevant government agencies, health plans or facilities
E sse n t i a l R e quir e m e n ts for the P os i tion:
V a l i d T e n n e ss e e Dr i v e r ' s L ice n se
Acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
Acc e p t ab le Cr i m i n a l B a ck g ro u n d In v e sti g a ti o n
Core Competen c i e s :
Clinical Skills
Obtains up to date thorough knowledge of addiction services
E mpathetic listening skills with consumers
Familiarization with current journals and other published information
Demonstrates ability to provide recover focused treatment
Solution Focused
Communication
Time Management/Organization
Meet deadlines
Prepared for meetings
Progress notes and verbal orders are entered timely
Plan PTO in advance
Flexibility to adapt to different clinical settings when needed (Routine, Urgent, Emergent , in person, and telehealth)
BENEFITS: Mental Health Cooperative offers a full comprehensive benefit plan for you to participate in. The following products are available:
Medical Insurance/Prescription Drug Coverage
Health Savings Account
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Supplemental Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
403b - Retirement Plan
Calm App for medication and mental health
Gym membership discounts
Mental Health Cooperative embraces inclusion, diversity and equal opportunity. We're committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Mental Health Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.