University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Psychiatry

Working Title: Outpatient Advanced Practice Provider (APP)

Job Title: Open Rank-Instructor of Clinical Practice, Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice

Position #:00849686 – Requisition #:40273

Job Summary:

The Division of Addiction Science, Prevention, and Treatment in the Department of Psychiatry (DOP) has an opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) open rank (Instructor of Clinical Practice through Sr. Instructor of Clinical Practice) – Advanced Practice Provider (APP) in its ARTS Adult Outpatient (AOP) medication-assisted treatment (MAT) clinics.   

The Provider for the AOP clinics is responsible for facilitation and provision of direct clinical care for adults with substance use disorders (SUD). The position reports to the Associate Medical Director of the ARTS Adult Outpatient Program (AOP) and is co-supervised by the Medical Director. The position provides outpatient behavioral health care to patients with SUD, psychiatric conditions, and dual diagnosis patients; daily responsibilities include in-person patient evaluations, prescription administration and maintenance, and ongoing clinical consultation with the treatment team. This position works independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team to provide quality patient management, education, and continuity of care.   

This position is responsible for collaborating with the Department of Psychiatry, CU Medicine, and University of Colorado leadership and staff, in supporting the aforementioned team, providing direct patient care, building relationships with other departments, meeting required outcomes, quality metrics, and productivity expectations and other administrative duties. The direct patient care position involves in-person work collaboration with multi-disciplinary team. 

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Operations and Patient Care: 

·         Provide direct, in-person care to ARTS patients in conformance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation agency regulations

·         Manages substance use disorder treatment including medical evaluation, treatment planning and ongoing medication management needs of adult populations in the outpatient OTP setting

·         Develops individualized treatment plans in collaboration with behavioral health and counseling staff.

·         Prescribe and monitor medications for OUD including methadone, buprenorphine in accordance with federal and state regulations

·         Provide patient education on substance use disorders, relapse prevention, and harm reduction strategies.

·         Support medical team in providing leadership in each clinical setting. 

·         Demonstrate a collaborative, collegial, and productive relationship with the Division Director and other Departmental leaders. <