**Please note that this position is not affiliated or associated with CCPN. CCPN provides recruitment assists to independent primary practices in North Carolina and all position content was approved by the practice. **

Morse Clinic was started by Dr. Eric Morse, an Addiction Psychiatrist, who was trained in the proper use of Methadone and Buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction. Our first clinic opened its doors in March 2010 in Clayton, offering support and medical assisted treatment to patients struggling with addiction. Currently, Morse Clinic has 8 locations in North Carolina.

Morse Clinic has been helping thousands of patients in North Carolina find a new and fulfilling life in recovery for over 12 years.

Job Summary:

A Program Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant designated and supervised by the Medical Director or Chief Medical Officer performs a medical evaluation on each client upon admission into the Program.

The medical providers (MD, NP or PA) designated and supervised by the Medical Director or CMO, records in the patient's record all findings from the admission medical evaluation. In each case, the medical provider dates and signs these entries, or dates, reviews, and countersigns these recordings in the client's record to signify his/her review of and concurrence with the history and physical findings.

The medical providers (MD, NP or PA) designated and supervised by the Medical Director or CMO, records in the patient's record the criteria used to determine the patient's current physiological dependence and history of addiction. In the latter circumstance, the medical provider reviews, dates, and countersigns the staff member's evaluation to demonstrate his or her agreement with the evaluation. The medical provider makes the final determination concerning a client's physiological dependence and history of addiction.

The medical provider signs, dates, and records a statement that he or she has reviewed all the documented evidence to support a minimum of a one year history of addiction and current physiological dependence and, that in his or her reasonable clinical judgment, the patient fulfills the requirements for admission to the maintenance treatment. The medical provider completes and records this statement before the nurse administers any medication to the patient.

Within three months after termination of a patient’s pregnancy, the medical provider enters an evaluation of the patient's treatment into her record and states whether she should remain in maintenance treatment or be detoxified.

The Medical provider maintains his or her license to practice medicine in North Carolina.

The Medical Provider reports to the Program Director and the Medical Director or CMO. The Medical Provider is evaluated annually by the Program Sponsor or Program Director and the Medical Director.

Education/Experience:

The Medical provider maintains his or her license to practice medicine in North Carolina. The Medical provider should meet the following requirements established by North Carolina Regulations.

• 1 years documented experience providing services to persons who are addicted to alcohol or other drugs, including a least 1 year of experience in the treatment of Opioid addiction with Opioid substitution therapy;
• Certification in addiction medicine by the American Society of Addiction Medicine; OR
• Certification of added qualifications in addiction psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Inc.
• Valid Nurse Practitioner License or Physician's Assistant license and must be X-Waivered
• Within the limitations of Federal and State laws and regulations, the Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant functions as a Program Physician. The Medical Director reviews all intakes performed by the Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant as well as all medical orders written by the Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant.
• Nurse Practitioner/Physician’s Assistant reports to the Program Director and the Medical Director and is evaluated annually by the Program Sponsor or Director and the Medical Director.

Specialized Training:

One year Opioid Treatment Program experience required

Additional Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Participates in Treatment team meetings and Medical Director meetings
• Extranet- Review and signing all exception requests
• New admissions, reinstatements, readmissions, follow up medical appointments
• Coordination of care with other medical providers

• Ensuring that evidence of current physiological dependence, length of history of addiction, or exceptions to criteria for admission is documented in the client's record before the client receives initial medication.
• Ensuring that a medical evaluation, including a medical history, has been taken, and a physical examination has been done before the client receives initial medication (except that in an emergency situation, the Medical Director may direct that initial medication may be given before the physical examination).
• Ensuring that appropriate laboratory studies have been performed and reviewed.
• Signing or countersigning all medical orders as required by Federal or State law and regulations.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Math Ability:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Google Apps including Google Drive, and Methasoft.

Equipment:

Computer, phone, fax machine/scanner, Signature pad. Security System

Knowledge, Skills, and Other Abilities:

• Time management
• Oral and written communication skills
• Professionalism
• Knowledge and understanding of Medication Assistance Treatment (MAT) and addictions

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, and ability to see color.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to blood borne pathogens, Tuberculosis (TB), and needle sticks. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability
• 401K with match up to 4%
• 3 weeks of PTO/4 weeks PTO after 5 years of employment
• 10 observed holidays each year
• License Renewal fees covered
• EAP offered
• Ongoing training opportunities offered
• Supervision for License offered
• Self-care reimbursements monthly
• Competitive pay, annual reviews, performance bonuses