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Merakey is currently seeking a full-time Addictions Medicine Physician to join our team in the Philadelphia, PA 19131.
Merakey Parkside Recovery is located in Philadelphia and is committed to the delivery of high quality, comprehensive services to individuals who suffer from chemical dependency. We are designated as a Center of Excellence for Opioid Use Disorder. The treatment philosophy is centered upon a Recovery Model that assumes all clients have the potential for improvement leading to recovery. Merakey believes that people can and do recover from mental illness and chemical addiction. Recovery encompasses an individual's whole life, including mind, body, spirit and community.
Our clinics offer Outpatient, Medication Assisted Treatment (Methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol), Peer Support, and Case Management Services, and is seeking a progressive Addictions Physician to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in compliance reviews, chart audits, and case consultations to ensure ongoing quality of care that advances the standards of all behavioral health and medical services.
- Promotes the Merakey goal for the extension of integration of care.
- Determine the proper dosage level for clients and the best opioid agonist medication
- Prescribes, orders and discontinues all medicated assisted treatment dosages.
- Ensures all physical examinations are completed, certifying each applicant is eligible for narcotic treatment.
- Attends treatment team meetings.
- Is compliant with State Licensure Standards, accreditation standards, 42 CFR and HIPAA standards and Company policies.
Earn $250,000 /annually.
$20,000 Sign-on Bonus!
Requirements
Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Licensed Physician or Psychiatrist (BC or BE) in the state of Pennsylvania.
- Meet all state OTP licensing requirements including Board Certified in Addictions or have successfully completed or will complete within one year a course of study in opiate addiction that is approved by the DBHDS.
- DEA license.
- ASAM certification preferred.
- One year of experience in the provision of services to persons who are addicted to alcohol, narcotics or other drugs (preferred)
- Successful completion of State required background check and required trainings (i.e. CPR and First Aid Training).
- Have or obtain X Waiver.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.
Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
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