RN CLINICAL ASSOCIATE 2 at LSUHSC- NO DEPT OF PSYCHIATRY
Jefferson, LA
About the Job
Position Summary: The incumbent in this position will function as one of the ten Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Teams in the state specifically known as the Spoke Care Team (SCT) as part of the Louisiana State Opioid Response Program (LaSOR). The SCT will serve up to 100 patients being treated for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) by Office Based Opioid Treatment Providers (OBOTs) also referred to as Spokes. This program is in conjunction with an agreement between the State of Louisiana Office of Behavioral Health and LSUHSC-NO. Incumbent will provide assistance to the OBOT providers, such as screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT), assessments, case coordination, and recovery support services, as well as assistance with data collection and entry. Incumbent will work collaboratively with other project personnel in developing/supporting authorized prescribers, contracts, and consent for treatment. Incumbent will facilitate the timely access of on-site medical services and resources to patients, licensed clinical health professionals, and physicians in the clinic. All work will be performed in accordance with the laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of all applicable licensing and governmental agencies, LSUHSC, and with the guidelines set by the Assistant Secretary of the Office of Behavioral Health
Required Education: BSN or RN
Disciplines: Nursing
Valid RN licensure to practice in Louisiana
Required: Two years nursing experience either in training or in practice
Preferred:
