Part-Time / Per-Diem Addiction Medicine Provider - Weekends

You are a caring, hard-working individual who thrives in a team environment and is committed to excellence. You have experience in an office setting and are comfortable interacting with patients, as well as managing administrative responsibilities.

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve.

Our Behavioral Health Services programs provide residential and outpatient treatment for those struggling with mental illness, developmental disabilities, or substance use disorders. For many individuals, our programs literally save lives.

Part-Time / Per-Diem Addiction Medicine Provider - Weekends

The Dimock Center is a federally qualified community health center that heals and uplifts individuals, families and communities. Our vision is to redefine the model of a healthy community by creating equitable access to comprehensive health care and education. We promote a culture of respect, excellence, equal opportunity, and commitment to our employees and the communities we serve. Our Acute Treatment Services (ATS) site is a co-ed 32 bed drug detoxification unit specializing in up to date and cutting edge treatment models and protocols. Providers will work alongside med-surg and addiction trained nurses and non-clinical staff to deliver thorough and supportive care in a busy treatment setting. Our ATS is a licensed OTP which allows for new methadone initiation and dose titration during a patient’s stay. Our ATS is also linked with a Clinical Stabilization Services unit on the Dimock Campus and our Medication for Addiction Treatment outpatient clinic for linkage to further treatment and care.

Summary:
The Addiction Medicine Provider (Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant) will provide comprehensive, patient-centered, trauma-informed medical assessment and support to ATS patients with substance use disorders seeking acute withdrawal treatment and or connection to medication for addiction treatment. The provider will meet with patients at time of admission to assess severity of withdrawal, initiate appropriate treatment protocols (including but not limited to methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone, and benzodiazepines), review past medical history and home medications, and address any acute medical and psychiatric concerns. The individual in this position will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team at Acute Treatment Services including case managers, aftercare planners, and behavioral health specialists to ensure high quality wrap-around care is provided to each patient and a safe discharge plan arranged.

This position is for Friday-Saturday coverage primarily, though other days may become available as coverage needs arise.

Essential Functions:
• Performs comprehensive medical assessments for Acute Treatment Services patients, including obtaining patient histories, performing physical examinations, ordering appropriate diagnostics and therapeutics, interpreting patient data, triaging to higher level of care if appropriate
• Monitors each patient’s response to medications and other therapeutics over their ATS stay and revises the care plan as appropriate
• Provides respectful, patient-centered, trauma-informed medical care that is at the same time thorough and efficient
• Documents patient encounters meticulously and efficiently
• Collaborates and communicates effectively with other team members at ATS, including clinical leadership, other APPs, case managers, aftercare planners, behavioral health specialists, and admissions staff
• Assists with the development and evaluation of practice guidelines and protocols
• Participates in quality and process improvement activities to improve patient care and/or related systems
• For Per-Diem Applicants: This position will require a minimum of 2 shifts per month and at least 1 holiday per calendar year.
Required Education and Experience
• Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• >2 year of experience in Adult Internal Medicine
• >1 year of experience working with vulnerable populations
• Prior experience in addiction treatment preferred
• Familiarity with the concepts and foundations of harm reduction
• BLS Certification within 90 days of hire
• Valid Prescriptive Authority from the MA DPH-DCP and Federal DEA
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19

Other Duties
Note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of duties that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Per Diem Compensation: $600 - $700 per day.

EEO Statement

At The Dimock Center, we are deeply committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of both our staff and the communities we serve. We believe that a team rich in diversity is essential to our mission of providing high-quality, accessible health and human services to all. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply and are dedicated to creating a welcoming, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective impact.