Advanced Practice Provider - Outpatient-Days
SummitStone Health Partners
Summary
An Acute Care Medical Provider is needed for day shift to help us in our endeavor to build the healthiest community in the nation … one person at a time. This position will be based at the new and innovative acute care behavioral health facility, which opened in late 2023. SummitStone has the privilege of partnering closely with Larimer County on this venture. We provide comprehensive and collaborative care to individuals in crisis with mental health and/or substance use disorders. The advanced practice provider (PA or NP) will provide professional services in the evaluation and treatment of clients at our acute care facility. The primary focus will be rounding on clients admitted to our crisis and/or detox units.
Job description
Essential Duties
- Function as the medical team representative to a multidisciplinary treatment team designed to offer comprehensive behavioral health services.
- Evaluate patients for substance use, mental health, and medical disorders, determine the appropriate course of treatment for the clients.
- Provides direct client care centering the voice of the client in an inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Diagnose, treat, and prescribe medication for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses with an emphasis on substance use and mental health.
- Assesses client health by interviewing clients, performing physical examinations, reviewing medications, and reviewing medical histories.
- Manages acute and chronic illnesses with a primary focus on behavioral health- mental illness and substance use.
- Interprets and evaluates client data to determine client management and treatment options.
- Institute emergency measures and emergency treatment or appropriate stabilization measures in situations such as withdrawal, acute intoxication, cardiac arrest, shock, hemorrhage, and convulsions.
- Documents client care services by charting client and department records.
- Perform procedures as needed such as performing injections, suturing, and managing wounds.
- Instruct and counsel clients by describing therapeutic regimens, growth and development information, discussing reproductive health, providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living, promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing client management plans.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited educational program in either Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) required
- More than four years of experience working in a related field required
- Understanding and commitment to Medication Assisted Treatment and harm reduction principles required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be evaluated and considered
Licenses and Certifications
- DEA Certification and waiver to prescribe buprenorphine (or willingness to obtain waiver within 30 days of hire) required.
- License to practice medicine in the state of Colorado as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
- Spanish language skills. Other language skills also beneficial.
- At least 2 years' experience treating/servicing persons with substance use and mental health needs.
- More than two years of experience in treating and servicing persons with substance use and mental health needs preferred
- Some positions include driving a company vehicle and require a valid Colorado driver’s license.
- Strong understanding of substance use treatment and knowledge of withdrawal management processes preferred
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited educational program in either Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) or Physician Assistant (PA) required
- More than four years of experience working in a related field required
- Understanding and commitment to Medication Assisted Treatment and harm reduction principles required
- DEA Certification and waiver to prescribe buprenorphine (or willingness to obtain waiver within 30 days of hire) required
- License to practice medicine in the state of Colorado as a Physician Assistant-Certified (PA-C) required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross
- Valid Colorado driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record
- Spanish language skills preferred
- At least 2 years' experience treating/servicing persons with substance use and mental health needs preferred
- Strong understanding of substance use treatment and knowledge of withdrawal management processes preferred
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Mental health resources
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- 403(b) retirement plan
Company overview
SummitStone Health Partners is a comprehensive mental health care provider organization dedicated to delivering integrated behavioral health services. As a leading healthcare provider in the mental health sector, the organization focuses on offering evidence-based treatment programs for individuals and families dealing with various mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and behavioral health challenges. SummitStone Health Partners operates with a patient-centered approach, providing a continuum of care that includes crisis intervention, outpatient therapy, medication management, and specialized treatment programs. The organization emphasizes accessibility and quality care, working to reduce stigma around mental health while promoting wellness and recovery. With a commitment to community-based services, SummitStone Health Partners collaborates with local healthcare systems and social service agencies to ensure comprehensive support for clients. Their multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals includes psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and support staff who work together to develop personalized treatment plans. The organization plays a vital role in addressing the growing need for mental health services and contributes to improving overall community health outcomes through innovative care delivery models and prevention initiatives.