Overview:We are recruiting a Physician to lead our new MAT program for the Southern Hills Comprehensive Treatment Center opening this Fall. Southern Hills is an outpatient Opioid Treatment Center located in Las Vegas, Nevada and offers medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with opioid addiction. This Physician will work with the CEO and assist with leadership, quality assurance, oversight and overall medical management of the clinic within the boundaries of state and federal regulations and accreditation standards. Responsibilities include planning, organizing medical and clinical practices, providing direct patient care and assisting other departments with direct interactions with physicians or medical staff. Compensation is extremely competitive. The ideal candidate will have:Current NV license to practice medicineBoard certification or certificate of admissibility for board certificationCurrent DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictionsPrefer previous experience in behavioral health or substance use disorder treatmentNo history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment Contact Our Physician Talent Team Today to apply and learn more! Andrew ******#LI-CTC #LI-AD1AHPR Responsibilities:Summary:Responsible for providing medical care for prescribing, dispensing and administration of medication to patients at the clinic, and within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility or clinic policy or procedures;Performs physical exams on patients admitted for medication maintenance to establish medical diagnosis for acute and chronic health problems;Reviews medical information on patients to ensure medical stability, eligibility for program, and to offer medical recommendations;Ensuring that all patients are aware of the hazards of the medication treatment program;Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results and patient feedback;Provides patient and staff education on medical maintenance;Reviews and completes medical information for individual care plans, documenting services and information in a timely manner, maintaining appropriate confidential documentation, compliance, and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures;Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF standards, and clinic policy and procedure; and,Performs other duties as assigned.Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time; and,Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.Qualifications:Qualifications:Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) from an accredited college or universityPrevious experience in a substance use treatment program preferredNo history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employmentLicenses/Certifications:Current license to practice medicine by the state in which the clinic(s) operatesBoard certification or certificate of admissibility for board certification preferredCurrent DEA credentials required to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working Practice with Acadia Healthcare Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.
