- assess and assist in managing substance use/gambling disorder(s);
- assess and manage other medical and psychiatric disorders as indicated;
- conduct risk assessments and interventions for suicide, self/harm or harm to others;
- develop and implement comprehensive care and discharge plans in collaboration with the client, clinical team, and family;
- facilitate transitions of care across a variety of settings;
- provide trauma-informed and culturally safe care;
- provide basic therapeutic interventions, including motivational interviewing and brief counselling interventions;
- participate in inter-professional team case conferences to support client care planning;
- maintain timely, clear, and accurate electronic health records in adherence to Nova Scotia Health documentation policies
- there is a total need for a 1.2 FTE physician between both services, full and part time options can be made available
- at this point, the expected days to work will be varied across the week but within the parameters of 8 to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. There is a possibility that hours could be changed, if not compatible
- remuneration is hourly
- Current medical license issued by the (CPSNS);
- must maintain liability insurance through the Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA); the physician would be willing to consider further Opioid Disorder Treatment training program if necessary.
- Experience in clinical leadership is an asset;
- Experience practicing addiction medicine in a variety of clinical settings is an asset;
- If no clinical experience in opioid replacement therapy , training and mentoring opportunities are available for those with limited or no clinical experience in this setting
- Experience working within or collaboratively with a complex system environment is an asset
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Mental Health and Addictions Program and its services;
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the provincial Withdrawal Management Service Delivery Model Continuum;
- Demonstrated well-developed clinical judgement, skills and experience, in particular related to substance use and concurrent disorders;
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain collaborative working relationships and partnerships with coworkers and partners;
- Demonstrated ability to engage, encourage and support clinical staff to foster knowledge mobilization and embed change to practice;
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and critical problem-solving skills
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Physician, Inpatient Withdrawal Management and Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program - Dartmouth, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority
Description
About This Opportunity
The Mental Health and Addiction Program (MHAP) is seeking physicians to work, within a collaborative inter-professional clinical team, providing evidence-informed withdrawal management/opiate replacement therapy and related mental health and addiction care in an inpatient and outpatient program. WMU and OTP are both located in Dartmouth, NS, on the property of the Nova Scotia Hospital.
Responsibilities
The Physician with Inpatient Withdrawal Management/OTP, works collaboratively with the clinical team to:
Expected Hours
Qualifications
Clinical Experience
Ideal Candidate has:
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