Staff Provider - Kentucky (APRN/PA)

Groups is a rapidly growing, mission-driven healthcare company that provides evidence-based treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Our model uses two of the most powerful tools for recovery: group therapy and medications including buprenorphine-naloxone. Our approach takes the best parts of mutual aid groups (support, and community) and combines them with the latest medical science and technology. At Groups, our medical providers are a key component of our multidisciplinary care team that also includes substance abuse counselors, office managers and peer recovery coaches. 

Clinically, you will work on a team of medical providers, counselors, and administrators to provide direct care and medication management for our members throughout their treatment course. You will leverage telemedicine extensively in your work, so must be comfortable with technology and enthusiastic about the benefits of this modality. You will work daily to overcome the barriers faced by members in all phases of recovery. This will require you to adopt a member-first attitude that prioritizes keeping members safe, by supporting ongoing engagement in treatment and continuous access to medications. Flexibility, empathy, and commitment to member success are critical attributes for a successful medical provider. You will support your colleagues across the care team disciplines by providing support when medical questions or needs arise and coverage when other providers are unavailable. 

At Groups, the staff provider provides high quality direct care to our members and support and back up for contract  provider’s patients when they are not available. They may also support on-boarding of new providers and other education or quality improvement projects as directed by the medical leadership team.

• Clinical (75%):

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

  • Direct member care duties  
  • Determine each member’s medical necessity and appropriateness for treatment pursuant to applicable clinical models, policies and procedures, and manuals (e.g., Recovery System Manual) as required by Groups Recover Together. 
  • Prescribe medications for opioid use disorder and, where appropriate other approved medications, in a manner consistent with Recover Together’s policies and procedures and the Groups Recovery System Manual.
  • Maintain a panel of patients and serve as their dedicated provider, reviewing their care plan and medication management at each medical visit, or more often as necessary.
  • See members in individual sessions to review medical progress and provide E&M services, when necessary 

  • Sign all prescriptions on the same business day that they are generated.

  • Coordinate with community providers or agencies to support members, as necessary

  • Provide regular coverage for  make up groups  and makeup 1:1 sessions.
  • Provide, as needed, cross-coverage for colleagues and answers to medical questions when other providers are unavailable. 
  • Participate in the rotating “on-call” schedule of urgent prescription coverage.
  • Facilitate access to the State’s prescription drug monitoring database so Groups staff can regularly monitor the members access to controlled substances, per Recover Together’s clinical protocols.
  • Complete high quality, thorough and accurate  documentation for all medical encounters on the same business day as the encounter and in accordance with policies of the company.
  • Maintain patient records in confidence and complete records as required by HIPAA and other applicable federal/state laws, rules or regulations/company policies regarding medical records 
  
  

  Administrative (25%):

  • Be an expert on Groups clinical and operational policies, procedures, and workflows. 
  • Coordinate care with community providers 
  • Be able to navigate complex clinical situations and “gray areas” in a manner consistent with Groups’ philosophy and harm reduction focused culture.
  • Complete care coordination  with outside providers, pharmacies  or other other stakeholders, as assigned 
  • Other administrative duties as assigned by Medical Director  or PSM
  • Assist with onboarding, training, and support of new and existing providers.
  • Partner with medical and care delivery leaders on continuous improvement of  medical/care team service delivery. 
  • Work with the medical leadership team to pilot new initiatives aimed at improving clinical outcomes and experience.

  Other Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Other duties as assigned by medical or operational leadership 

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to demonstrate recovery-sensitive behaviors, including choice of language, attitudes and interactions with members and staff. 
  • Ability to thrive in the group medical visit setting and use telehealth modality effectively.
  • A commitment to harm reduction principles and ability drive a culture of member centeredness and harm reduction on the teams you supervise.
  • Ability to maintain courtesy and professionalism in all communications (verbal and written) with staff and members.
  • Ability to use discretion and work independently under general supervision.
  • Ability to understand and adhere to the Professional Code of Conduct.
  • EMR fluency, ideally with eClinical-Works
  •  Spreadsheet and basic data analysis proficiency

• Qualifications & Requirements:

  • APRN with active, unencumbered medical license in Kentuckly and appropriate behavioral health or addiction medicine NPI taxonomy (or willingness to adjust primary or secondary  NPI  taxonomy).
  • Active DEA with practice address in Kentucky and willingness and ability to obtain additional licenses/DEAs in other states (no background issues that could limit state licensing or credentialing).
  • Proof of active Board Certification (PMHNP Preferred).
  • Willingness to become credentialed with all government and private health plans with whom Groups Recover Together is in network.
  • Ability and willingness to see member in-person pre-agreed upon locations.
  • Thursday through Friday schedule, from 9am until 7pm.
  • Minimum 1 year prescribine Buprenorphine and proof of completion of required SAMHSA training.
  • At least 1 years experience working in a team-based-care setting with behavioral health providers (therapists, social workers, case managers, etc.).
  • At least 1 years experience working with a similar member population, preferably within primary care of behavioral health setting.
  • 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.
  • Must meet pre-employment requirements and maintain all applicable state and job-related guidelines for background screening. Depending on state-specific requirements, this may include fingerprinting, drug testing, health screening, CPR/Basic First Aid and license/credential verifications.

  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 case-by-case 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. [Modify as needed]: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.  Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

  Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

  Groups is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.