Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Provider

The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc., is seeking a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Provider to join the organization. Possessing three or more years of experience in addiction treatment in a primary care or specialty practice,

Perform initial assessment and on-going care of patients’ medical, physical and psychosocial status
Evaluate health and medical history; perform a physical exam, conduct preventive screening
Deliver Medication Assisted Treatment as appropriate.
Accurate and timely documentation of observations, interventions, plan of care, referrals and follow-up
Formulate appropriate differential diagnoses based on history, physical examination and diagnostic testing
Provides clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information is done accurately and within the time frame required.
Participates in case staffing and department meetings as needed.
Make appropriate and timely clinical & medical referrals.
Ability to accurately diagnose and treat psychiatric/mental health, substance abuse, and physical disorders.
Familiarity with DMAS Psychiatric & ARTS regulations including buprenorphine risk-management requirements.
Knowledge and/or training in the ASAM Criteria including Levels 1 & 2 Withdrawal Management (or desire to attend in-person ASAM training course and/or addictions medicine course).
Familiarity with Medical Necessity guidelines for reimbursement of medical/psychiatric treatment services.
Provide initial physical & psychiatric evaluation and medical checks as well as psychiatric consults.

Qualifications:
Possession of a valid license as a Physician and/or Physician Assistant
SAMHSA Waiver required.
At least five years of experience as a Physician and/or Physician Assistant in a clinical setting
Buprenorphine Waivered (or willingness to be waivered)
Experience with adults in an outpatient setting.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience.