POSITION TITLE:             Primary Care Services Provider-Nurse Practitioner (NP)                       Non-Exempt Position

SALARY: $100,000 - $115,000   

 

RESPONSIBLE TO:          Chief Clinical Officer and Medical Director

 

MAJOR DUTIES:  Lifeline Connections is a community-based behavioral health organization that specializes in providing confidential and compassionate care to individuals who experience a substance use and/or mental health condition. Lifeline’s Primary Care Services is a unique model to help address short term outpatient primary care, basic mental health and when needed addiction health services. We help serve a bridge for patients until they can access long term primary care and/or mental health and addiction care. Our model assists patients in getting access to long term care. This position may also include providing training and education for Family Medicine medical students and residents.

 

Responsibilities include:

 

Provide interim care and medications (if indicated) and screening for chronic illnesses such as hypertension, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, hypothyroidism, etc..Treat minor injuries such as strains, sprains, and non-complicating extremity fractures and dislocations within the physician’s scope of practice.Treat superficial minor lacerations, abrasions, minor first and second-degree bums within the provider’s scope of practice.Provide refills for medications for chronic medical issues and mental health (within comfort and consult with MH providers).  Evaluate, examine, and provide individualized treatment plan for acute and chronic issues, and minor injuries for patientsProvide Hep C evaluation and treatment (can be trained for this)Provide MAT evaluation, treatment plan and medication management if needed. (can be trained for this) Order and interpret diagnostic tests including but not limited to labs and imaging.Engage in a collegial consultative relationship with other providers including mental health providers, registered nurses, medical assistants, office staff, Residential Treatment Center staff, and Outpatient Treatment Center staff.Counsel and instruct patients in health maintenance problems such as: 1) nutrition, diet and weight reduction; 2) risk factor prevention and modification (chemical addictions including alcohol, tobacco and drugs); 3) mental health referrals; 4) self-care measures for health maintenance; 5) family planning 6) STD prevention and treatment 6) Hepatitis C management (can be trained for this)Identify and appropriately refer patients to higher level of care in a timely manner.Assist medical team in coordination of care that the patient receives from other providers and agencies and advocate for the patient within the health care system.Assist with rounds in withdrawal management if needed, may be weekly.Maintain commitment to providing culturally sensitive care.Assist the medical team with health education to individual patients or groups as needed.Provide staff development education as requested by the Program Director and other departmentsBe a preceptor for medical students, residents who rotate through Lifeline. Engage in ongoing education and specialized training in order to maintain a high quality of care to the clinic's patient population.Attend staff/provider meetings.Document patient care legibly and appropriately within medical standards of care.Notify Human Resources regarding any changes in state licensure, DEA licensure, board certification, Medicare provider status; send updated copies of licenses to human resources.Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Washington State Department of Health medical License required;

NP, 

Preferred Board certified or Board Eligible in Family Practice or Internal Medicine required or equivalent trainingBoard certified in Addiction Medicine preferred but not requiredCPR card;Experience working with underserved, houseless, and patients with addiction preferred. Experience with MAT medication management but not requiredPossess a current DEA credential with X waiver;Ability to maintain client confidentiality;Good verbal and written communication skills;Great attendance; andAbility to work well with others

 

GUIDELINES:

The position performs duties in accordance with Washington Administrative Codes, Federal regulations governing confidentiality, and all of Lifeline Connections Policies and Procedures.  The position requires that the incumbent maintain certification or qualification standards delineated in RCW 71.05, and RCW 71.34 and WAC 246-341 or its successors, and maintains licensure with the Department of Health.  The incumbent relies on specialized training and/or equivalent experience in the field of psychiatry, addiction medicine, co-occurring disorders, Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, WACs and RCWs of Washington and the performance standards developed for the position.

 

COMPLEXITY

The incumbent provides individual therapy, group therapy, case management and diagnostic services to clients who differ widely in age and socioeconomic status and who may possess a variety of chronic and serious social, behavioral and psychological problems.  Strong clinical skills, sound judgment, and creativity are required to help implement and deliver treatment services that will meet the complex needs of the clients.

 

PERSONAL CONTACT:

Contacts are with members of the treatment team, clients, significant others of the clients, Board of Directors, representatives of various community agencies specializing in the treatment of chemical abuse, psychiatric disorders, co-occurring disorders, and related community representatives including lawyers, and other court officials.  All personal contacts are carried out in accordance with federal and state statues, laws and regulations dealing with the confidentiality of alcohol and drug dependent client records.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, hear and use hands and fingers to manipulate writing utensils and keys on a keyboard.   The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or lift and/or move maximum of 15 lbs.

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENTS:

Working hours are spent indoors in offices or meeting rooms.  Occasional supervision of outdoor activities, visits to community agencies, and participation in staff retreats and staff development activities may be required.