MAT Deputy Medical Director, (REAP) Medication Assisted Treatment Program

JOB SUMMARY :   Under the direction of the Regional Vice President, and as direct liaison to the Medical Director, the MAT Deputy Medical Director is responsible for medical care for program patients and the maintenance of all required medical records in accordance with Title XI Regulations and Federal Law.

DUTIES :

Medical Procedures, Documentation, & Reporting :

• Coordinates with the MAT Services Director on intake and initial physician orders.
• Performs Medical History and Physical Examinations on all Center Point DAAC clients at intake.
• Participates in necessary blood drawings, prepares blood specimens for laboratory, and ensures pick-up.
• Dosing duties as needed may include preparing, dispensing, and clean-up after daily medication.
• Dispense and evaluate side effects and patient’s reactions to medication daily, entering dosing orders and exceptions.
• Administers PPDs (TB test) and follows up with Public Health for the patient’s recommended treatment when test results are positive.
• Perform Health Screenings and PPDs to new hires and annually for CP-DAAC staff.
• Prescribe psychiatric and medication-assisted treatment medications, electronically send them to pharmacies, and follow up with any pharmacy inquiries.
• Responsible for ordering all medical and examination supplies.
• Performs in-person Mental Health assessments, crisis intervention, and coordinates with Medical Director on mental health clients.
• Ensures correspondence and lab reports are signed by the Medical Director and filed in patient charts.
• Performs annual history and physical report on appropriate clients.
• Performs follow-up and provides recommendations and referrals on identified medical problems or positive findings from history and physical reports, and other health-related client visits.
• Serves as liaison with doctors, hospitals, mental health care workers, and other professionals regarding patients.
• Ensures compliance of Title IX Regulations and Federal Law regarding Intake requirements.
• Demonstrates positional appropriate knowledge of E-health databases and other computer applications as required.
• Participates in Medical & Psychiatric Program Development across all of CP DAAC’s programs.
• Provide training, support, and supervision for dispensing staff.
• Coordinates with Sonoma County Detention Facilities to administer medication to incarcerated patients.
• Coordinates with hospitals and inpatient programs regarding patient medication.
• Responsible for the supervision of time management of all clinical staff including dispensing staff, MA, and Nursing staff
• Perform Impaired Client Assessment for those clients who appear under the influence.
• Participates in the updating of the Dispensing Manual and REAP Program UOM.

Teamwork & Communication :

Administration Support :

SKILLS & POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

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

About Center Point - DAAC :

Center Point - DAAC (formerly Drug Abuse Alternatives Center)​Welcome to Center Point DAAC, a leading organization in Sonoma County, California, dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate treatment for substance use disorders and mental health problems. For over 50 years, we have been committed to supporting individuals and families on their journey towards recovery and helping them build healthier, fulfilling lives.​Our Mission​Center Point DAAC’s mission is to provide comprehensive social, educational, vocational, medical, psychological, housing and rehabilitation services to combat social problems such as substance abuse, poverty, unemployment and homelessness. Center Point DAAC offers rehabilitation and treatment services that interrupt the abusive cycles of psychological, social and economic dislocation by providing critical training and support so that individuals and families can claim self-worth and dignity.