The Role
Evaluates, diagnoses, and medically manages clients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring, MOUD treatment, consultations, medication education, clinical documentation, and interdisciplinary team participation. Requires Saturday availability, culturally responsive care for Latino and African American communities, strong communication, and reliable transportation.
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Description
Works under the supervision of the Medical Director to evaluate, diagnose, and provide medical management for clients with co-occurring disorders, including the treatment of substance use concerns.
Requirements
- Licensed with two years of experience with ambulatory detoxification and/or chemically supported treatment and currently licensed in Connecticut.
- Saturday availability a must.
- Experience with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD).
- Must be able to work effectively across cultures and demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Latino and African American communities.
- Provides psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and psychiatric consultation.
- Collects and organizes information related to individual client, family, medical, substance use and mental health history, and onset/severity of symptoms obtained from client, family members, and other pertinent treatment providers.
- Provides medication education for individual clients, staff, and families as necessary.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, providing consultation for clinical staff.
- Completes clinical and medical documentation for individual client records.
- Must have excellent communication both verbal and written.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle.
Skills Required
- Current Connecticut license as an APRN or Physician Assistant
- Two years of experience with ambulatory detoxification and/or chemically supported treatment
- Experience with Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
- Saturday availability
- Ability to work effectively across cultures and demonstrate understanding of Latino and African American communities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver's license and personal vehicle
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The Company
What We Do
The Chemical Abuse Services Agency, Inc. (CASA) is a private, nonprofit community-based behavioral health organization providing holistic and culturally competent services to individuals, families, and communities seeking recovery from addiction and related behavioral health issues.
