Flex Physician - Addiction Programs

The Flex Physician is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health Addiction Programs, which provides direct medical clinical care of residential clients, including ordering of lab tests, completing physicals, counseling of patients, developing treatment plans, and prescribing medication and MAT. Works primarily with residential clients receiving substance use rehabilitation and withdrawal management, as well as crisis services. Coordinates care with the program's psychiatric provider and works in conjunction with the team of RNs, LPNs, and Counselors. Schedule: As needed Evaluates clients regarding their treatment needs related to addictions and withdrawal management, manages medical aspects of addictions and withdrawal management, and prescribes medication when appropriate. Performs addictions-related psychiatric or medical evaluations, as requested by other staff members, for purposes of diagnosis and for treatment planning. Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program. Consults with staff regarding clients not necessarily seen directly by the physician. This will include, but is not limited to, cases in which medical or psychia