Staff Provider - Indiana APRNNP

Groups is a leading outpatient provider specializing in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. We are committed to supporting underserved communities hit hardest by the opioid crisis. Since 2014 our local care teams have guided hundreds of thousands of individuals on their path to recovery helping them reclaim their purpose and dignity through compassionate collaborative care.

Our evidencebased approach combines medication group therapy and personalized support delivered online and in person by local providers. Founded on the belief that recovery extends beyond the traditional office visit Groups helps members build a foundation for longterm recovery and the fulfilling lives they want and deserve.

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• Adhere to all clinical policies and procedures as outlined in the GRS Manual

• Intake medical duties

• Determine each patients medical necessity and appropriateness for treatment pursuant to applicable clinical models policies and procedures and manuals (e.g. Recovery System Manual) as required by Recover Together. For patients admitted to treatment prescribe buprenorphine/naloxone and where appropriate other approved medications to treat withdrawal symptoms in a manner consistent with Recover Togethers policies and procedures and Recovery System Manual.
• Maintain a regular schedule of intake shifts and be available to provide rapidaccess telemedicine intakes across multiple geographies including new markets.
• Complete all intake documentation thoroughly efficiently and accurately.
• Be accountable for successful initiation of MAT during the early weeks of treatment (weeks 14 approximately).
• As needed coordinate with community providers to support the successful transition of new members into Groups.
• Collaborate with other provider colleagues to transition the care of new members into regular maintenance groups.
• Escalate controversial situations to appropriate medical and/or clinical leadership;

• Maintenance medical duties
  • Maintain a panel of maintenance members and serve as their dedicated provider at monthly provider groups per the guidelines of the Groups. Recovery System.
  • Meet with each patient for whom the Physician prescribes buprenorphine at least once every thirty 30 days. This interaction occurs in a group setting with individual conversations occurring before or after the group as needed. Such meetings may occur via telemedicine to the extent Physician complies with all applicable federal and state laws rules and regulations and any requirements set forth by applicable payers (e.g. Medicare Medicaid commercial plans) governing telemedicine.
  • Be available by phone and email to discuss each patients medical issues in between monthly visits (e.g. dose changes; prescription troubleshooting interprofessional communication and collaboration).
  • When indicated and medically necessary meet with patients for a prescheduled individual session to review medical progress. These visits are separate from the individual conversations that occur before and after regular shared medical visits. Such meetings may occur via telemedicine to the extent Physician complies with all applicable federal and state laws rules and regulations and any requirements set forth by applicable payers (e.g. Medicare Medicaid commercial plans) governing telemedicine.
• Medical Records
  • In compliance with HIPAA and other applicable federal or state laws rules or regulations regarding medical records maintain patient records in confidence and complete records in a timely fashion and in accordance with policies of the Company.
• Miscellaneous medical duties
  • Provide regular coverage for makeup groups and makeup 1:1 sessions.
  • Provide as needed crosscoverage for colleagues and answers to medical questions when other providers are unavailable.
  • Participate in rotating oncall schedule of urgent prescription coverage for unavailable providers.
  • Facilitate access to the States prescription drug monitoring database so Groups staff can regularly monitor the Providers patients access to controlled substances per Recover Togethers clinical protocols.
• Administrative duties approximately 15 per week
  • Completing high quality documentation specifically all medical encounters accurately and thoroughly on the same business day as the encounter
  • Sign all prescriptions on the same business day that they are generated
  • Manage group and individual sessions in a timely manner so members and office staff stay on schedule
  • Work with the office staff to maintain a clinical schedule that is mutually beneficial to provider and the office;
  • Stay familiar with all Recover Together policies procedures reference materials contracts etc.
  • Follow up on interprofessional communication

  • Assist with onboarding training and support of new providers.

  • Work with the medical leadership team to pilot new initiatives to improve outcomes during early treatment
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.

• Nurse Practitioner with Active Unencumbered Indiana APRN License and DEA.
• Board Certification and CSR Registration in Indiana.
• Willing and able to become licensed in multiple other states where Groups operates or will operate soon (with support and reimbursement from Groups)
• Willingness and ability to become credentialed with all government and private health plans with whom Groups Recover Together is in network.
• Ability to see member inperson at several state locations if required.
• At least 1 year of experience managing OUD with buprenorphine preferably within the Groups Recovery System.
• At least 1 year experience working in a teambasedcare setting with behavioral health providers (therapists social workers case managers etc)
• At least 2 years experience working with a similar member population preferably within primary care of behavioral health setting.
• Adequate internet connectivity to support telemedicine (if working from home)
• Access to reliable internet and telephone services specifically 10M download and 5M upload package or higher as well as a strong WiFi signal from your remote work location.
• Ability to demonstrate recoverysensitive behaviors including choice of language attitudes and interactions with members and staff.
• Ability to maintain courteous and professional in all communications (verbal and written) with staff and members.
• Ability to provide inperson services at our North Vernon location weekly if required.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities; these are made on a casebycase basis.
• While performing the responsibilities of the role the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use his or her hands and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with arms and hands climb or balance and to stoop kneel crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Limitations and Disclaimer:
• The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.

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