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Freedom Healthcare of Elizabethtown is seeking an Addiction Medicine and Behavioral Health Nurse Practitioners with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to join our team to fulfill its mission of Saving Lives, Instilling Hope and Restoring Relationships to those suffering from substance abuse and mental health disorders. We provide care on an outpatient basis primarily to those suffering from opioid addiction and mental health disorders.
We offer medication-assisted treatment along with counseling and case management within our facilities to bring the most comprehensive level of care to the patients that we serve.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and mental health conditions.
Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan
Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients
Educating and Counseling patients regarding medication compliance
Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment
Contacts patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary
Evaluates lab results and provides consultation with APPs regarding abnormal results
Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments
Maintains required licensure, certifications, and CME credits
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Active and unrestricted medical license as a physician or nurse practitioner within the state of Kentucky.
Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
Current DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in Kentucky.
DATA 2000 (XDEA) waiver, preferably at 100 or 275
Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings
Effective time management and communication skills
Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records
Very Competitive Compensation
Vacancy caducado!