VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL SERVICES ($10,000 HIRING BONUS)

**JOB TITLE:** VICE PRESIDENT OF MEDICAL SERVICES ($10,000 HIRING BONUS) **IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:** MEDICAL DIRECTOR & CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER **CLASSIFICATION:** EXEMPT **COMPENSATION:** $135,00-$150,000 **POSTION SUMMARY:** The Vice President of Medical Services will oversee the programmatic services for the Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) Mobile Unit. Deliver compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) through a mobile Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR) unit. This role involves assessment, medication-assisted recovery (MAR), and care coordination services in underserved communities. The Vice President of Medical services will work collaboratively with counselors, nurses, and administrative staff to ensure patient-centered care and regulatory compliance in a mobile setting. The schedule for this position will include daytime hours Monday-Friday. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** **Work Environment & Schedule:** - Supervises nursing staff. - Flexible schedule may include carrying out duties on the mobile MAR Unit along with brick-and-mortar site at our office building. - Performs outreach activities designed to educate the general public regarding MAR. - Attends required meeting and training courses outlined for MAR Program. - Orders, dispenses, and maintains inventory of Methadone, Naltrexone, and Buprenorphine. - Completes and documents on the medication log prior to transporting it onto the mobile unit. - Methadone inventory is prepared daily in accordance with the mapped route and anticipated patient volume. - Administers methadone and maintains patient logs at each stop. - Conducts medical assessments for patients with OUD. - Provides physical examinations of Methadone/Suboxone Treatment for patients on admission and any other times that are deemed necessary for continuity of care. - Validates addiction diagnosis and the need for treatment for all patients (MAR). - Provides referrals to all patients for medical services as necessary and follows up with those medical providers when appropriate. - Manages all Methadone/Suboxone patients dosing from induction phase to detox, as necessary. - Prescribes and manages Methadone in accordance with federal, state, and agency protocols. - Monitors treatment response, side effects, and signs of diversion or misuse. - Maintains accurate and timely documentation in electronic health records (EHR). - Ensures patient safety and adherence to dosing protocols while operating in mobile settings. - Provides patient education on MAR, harm reduction and overdose prevention (e.g., naloxone). - Requests and reviews of laboratory results for MAR patients. - Collaborates with counselors and administrative team to develop integrated treatment plans. - Participates in case reviews, quality assurance activities and compliance inspections. - Assists in crisis intervention and referrals for higher levels of care as needed. - Adhere to DEA, SAMHSA, state and organizational policies for mobile methadone dispensing. - Participates in the development of policies and procedures for mobile unit operations. - Maintains licensure and continuing education requirements. - Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices and agency polices and mission. - Performs all job functions in a professional manner. - Presents and maintains a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits. - Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Values Statement. - Other duties as assigned. **KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:** - Meets the requirements transferred to Remedies by State and Federal regulatory and/or funding entities. - Knowledge of and commitment to the use of modern treatment methods for chemical dependency including a specialty in medication assisted recovery (MAR). - Evidence of knowledge related to Federal regulations for induction/maintenance phase of Methadone, Nal…