Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - West Michigan

At Samaritas, we ask you to join us - to “Be The Rock That Starts The Ripple�. A ripple of transformation in the individual lives of the 15,000 people we help each year, and a ripple of positive change throughout our community. Our team is growing at Samaritas! We are seeking more Rocks to join our team. We are always looking for additional employees who want to make a big impact and have a lot of fun doing so as part of an enthusiastic, collaborative team. We want you to be our rock! Samaritas, one of the state’s largest faith-based nonprofits, has been sending ripples of positive change into Michigan communities since 1934. Prior to 2016, Samaritas operated as Lutheran Social Services of Michigan. Samaritas provides a continuum of care to all in need with approximately 70 different programs in 40 different locations in Michigan. We believe in diversity and inclusion, for the people we serve and the people we employ. Employing nearly 2,000 employees in opportunities ranging from direct service to management in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, we hope that you will consider joining the Samaritas team and help work in making a difference in communities across Michigan. We walk with people in need, offering hope and compassion while upholding their dignity, advocating for equality and justice, and seeking creative solutions with those who place their trust in us. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Medical Screening of clients (conducts physical exams) 2. Physical Assessments of clients (conducts physical exams) 3. Instructs and counsels clients by describing therapeutic regimens; providing counseling on emotional problems of daily living; promotes wellness and health maintenance. 4. Evaluates and when appropriate prescribes Psych and MAT medications including but not limited to Buprenorphine and Vivitrol/Naltrexone under the direction of a waivered physician as a part of an interdisciplinary treatment approach to substance use. 5. Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans 6. Monitor clients per policy & procedures 7. Documents patient care serves by accurately charting in client and department records) 8. Provide leadership and guidance for the policies and growth of physical health services. 9. Maintain appropriate and necessary communication with staff regarding responses to orders implemented and changes in client condition

Job Qualifications Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification Physician Assistant Required Education and Licensure:

Possess and maintain a valid State of Michigan License as a Physician Assistant in good standing Pass the PANCE (Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam) Maintain active certification with the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Valid State and Federal licenses to prescribe and administer MAT medication Hold or acquire and maintain appropriate DEA wavered status to prescribe MAT Hold or acquire and maintain appropriate training requirements applicable to MAT Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team is preferred

OR Nurse Practitioner Required Education and Licensure:

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Active Michigan NP/DNP license Successful completion of the

NCLEX-RN

Valid State and Federal licenses to prescribe and administer MAT medication Hold or acquire and maintain appropriate DEA wavered status to prescribe MAT Hold or acquire and maintain appropriate training requirements applicable to MAT Prior experience working with an interdisciplinary team is preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic forms. Knowledge of various substances of abuse, the disease of addiction and signs and symptoms of detoxification. Knowledge of process and procedures to complete medical evaluations for youth and adolescents. Ability to use an Electronic Medical Record system. Must be able to function in an independent team setting, be flexible in attitude, and desire to provide holistic care for clients. Ability to understand and follow oral & written directions. Good interpersonal communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality with client, employee and organization information. Ability and willingness to work as part of a team in achieving common goals. Ability to work constructively with staff and other stakeholders. Ability to work effectively in a cross-cultural context. Ability to speak, read, and write fluent English. Strong oral and written communication skills with ability to prepare letters, summaries and reports using prescribed format and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Ability to manage multiple functions of a complex organization. Strong organizational skills. Physical and Mental Requirements Ability to sit for extended periods; hand-eye coordination; hand and finger dexterity; near visual acuity.