Odyssey House - Salt Lake City, UT
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Mid Level
Salt Lake City, UT
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
Odyssey House is seeking a Mid-Level Provider (PA/NP) specializing in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and behavioral health services. This role is integral to the Admissions team, focusing on empowering individuals through effective substance abuse treatment and mental health services. The provider will conduct intake assessments, prescribe MAT, and collaborate closely with treatment teams to ensure personalized care for clients.
Responsibilities
- Screen and evaluate clients for physical and behavioral health needs, including substance use and withdrawal potential.
- Assign triage levels (Green, Yellow, Red) to prioritize care and facilitate immediate intervention when necessary.
- Prescribe MAT, including Suboxone, and other psychiatric medications as needed.
- Perform Suboxone inductions for opioid-naïve clients or others in active withdrawal.
- Collaborate with intake staff, medical clinic staff, and treatment teams to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
- Maintain comprehensive client records, including social and medical histories.
- Educate clients on treatment options and ensure timely follow-up with the Martindale Clinic for ongoing care.
- Complete required documentation and quality assurance activities to meet licensing, credentialing, and accreditation standards.
- Report incidents and maintain open, prompt communication with staff and clients, providing exceptional customer service.
- Review incoming hospital records to determine eligibility for services.
- Serve as the internal expert at intake and be available for consultation with staff.
- Attend clinic meetings, contributing to a supportive team environment.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited PA/NP program with a current state license.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in MAT/behavioral health; experience with opioid-naïve inductions preferred.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in community service and a passion for helping others reach their potential.
- Excellent communication skills for educating clients and coordinating care with team members.
- Reliability in providing high-quality medical care and responding to client needs.
- Self-starter who proactively addresses issues and client needs.
- Ability to work well within an integrated behavioral health team.
Benefits
- Paid training
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Vision insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching
- Sabbatical program after 5 years of service
- Opportunities for paid continuing education/training
- Monthly incentives and awards
- Flexible scheduling
- Casual dress and atmosphere
- Incredible health insurance coverage
- 35 paid days off with additional PTO accrual after 1 year
- On-Demand Pay for early paycheck access
- UTA free passes for work commute
