Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

This position involves providing high-level strategic planning and programmatic leadership to expand access to medications for substance use disorders. Given the magnitude of the opioid crisis in Philadelphia, the person filling this position will be primarily responsible for identifying and implementing strategies that increase buprenorphine use in primary care for the treatment of opioid use disorder. The individual filling this position will work with: the city’s major health systems and commercial insurance providers; primary care providers; the Health Federation of Philadelphia; substance use treatment experts at the Poison Control Center; as well as other community partners. The work will be done in coordination with the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services and Community Behavioral Health (CBH-Philadelphia’s behavioral health Medicaid program).

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

                Responsibilities/Duties

·         Identify strategies for increasing the prescribing of buprenorphine in primary care and hospital medicine

·         Develop and participate in PDPH programs that promote obtaining x-waivers and prescribing buprenorphine

·         Ensure health systems and FQHCs are connected with and utilizing City resources available to them to assist providers in patient management

·         Educate primary care providers by planning and managing a “detailing” campaign on buprenorphine

·         Identify regulatory barriers and potential policy solutions to increase access to medications for opioid use disorder

·         Participate in the development and launch of media campaigns promoting buprenorphine treatment

Qualifications

Education

·         Possession of an active license to practice medicine in the state of Pennsylvania as a physician (MD or DO), nurse practitioner (NP) or physician assistant (PA)

AND

·         A valid waiver from the DEA to prescribe buprenorphine

Skills/Experience

·         Two years experience treating patients with buprenorphine for opioid use disorder

·         Certified to provide the in-person component of the buprenorphine waiver course

·         Knowledge of substance use (in particular, drug-related) medical terminology.

·         Knowledge of drug treatment programs and recovery services; Philadelphia-specific knowledge preferred

·         Familiarity with drug policies at the local, state and federal levels, including those that promote and hinder access to treatment

·         Ability to analyze data, write project proposals, and technical reports

·         Excellent oral and written communication skills.

·         Ability to analyze and think critically to apply reasonable judgment and problem-solving skills.

·         Excellent organizational skills.

·         Ability to work as part of a team, to prioritize and handle multiple tasks, and to work independently in a high-pressure environment.

·         Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with persons contacted in the course of work;

·         Sensitivity to and experience working with ethnically, culturally and sexually diverse individuals, communities, agencies and organizations.

Work Environment:

Standard office setting with extended periods at work station and periodic use of office equipment.

Position Type and Work Schedule:

Fulltime position, typical hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.  Flex office schedule options available with supervisor approval.

Travel:

Local travel to multiple sites and meetings with community partners, two to four times per week

Physical Demands:

Ability to transport materials, routinely moves equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 lbs.

Salary and Benefits:

Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

·   Medical with vision benefits

·   Dental insurance

·   Flexible spending accounts

·   Life,  AD&D and long term care insurance

·   Short- and long-term disability insurance

·   403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution

·   Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday

·   Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy. 

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

The Health Federation of Philadelphia (HFP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or any classification protected by federal, state or local law.

Additional Information

All applicants must apply to the position through the following link. Also, please upload a resume and cover letter when applying.

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