Broward County
Assistant Medical Director (Broward Addiction Recovery Center)
Broward County, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Assistant Medical Director with Broward Addiction Recovery Center.General DescriptionAssists with the coordination, oversight, and provision of medical procedures and health care services. Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of an approved residency appropriate to the area of assignment. Requires five (5) years as a medical practitioner, which may include residency and/or fellowship terms, with at least three (3) years of experience with psychiatric, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring clients.
Special Certifications and LicensesLicensed as a Physician to practice medicine in the State of Florida as provided for in Chapters 458 and 459 of the Florida Statutes. Must possess and maintain certification in Buprenorphine. Must possess and maintain DEA license to prescribe Buprenorphine. Must possess and maintain DEA license to prescribe schedule III, IV or V narcotic medications.
Special RequirementsMay be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
PreferencesFellowship in Addiction Medicine or Public Health or closely related field.Doctorate in Addiction Medicine or Public Health or closely related field.Board Certified in a closely related area.Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Sublocade, Suboxone, Vivitrol or other MAT medication.Experience with infectious diseases in public health settings.Bilingual.
Essential FunctionsProvides medical care and clinical services to residents of Broward County who need assistance with substance treatment, which may include co-occurring disorders.Provides prompt and timely care to participants in the detoxification and residential treatment centers to reduce risks of adverse outcome.Provides on call and after-hours service to ensure safety continuity of care and emergencies for the citizens of Broward County.Provides total patient care needs from psychiatric to nutritional and general medical needs.Provides in-service and various educational services for staff; provides consultation to programs.Analyzes data of residential and detox to develop policies and procedures to impact the rates; reviews program overviews and policy and procedures for pharmacy services, pharmacy, infection control, and committees; reviews policies and procedures pertaining to nursing staff.Provides medical consultation for the Broward County Human Services Department as a whole.Provides support regarding cost management, utilization, quality assurance, medical protocol, supervision of staff and all other administrative tasks.Acts as the backup to the Medical Director.Performs related work as assigned.
Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.
CompetenciesManages Complexity:
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Decision Quality:
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.Action Oriented:
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Directs Work:
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.Ensures Accountability:
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.Interpersonal Savvy:
Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.Builds Effective Teams:
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.Communicates Effectively:
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Organizational Savvy:
Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.Being Resilient:
Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.Situational Adaptability:
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates:
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust:
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences:
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.#J-18808-Ljbffr
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires graduation from an accredited school of medicine and successful completion of an approved residency appropriate to the area of assignment. Requires five (5) years as a medical practitioner, which may include residency and/or fellowship terms, with at least three (3) years of experience with psychiatric, substance abuse, and/or co-occurring clients.
Special Certifications and LicensesLicensed as a Physician to practice medicine in the State of Florida as provided for in Chapters 458 and 459 of the Florida Statutes. Must possess and maintain certification in Buprenorphine. Must possess and maintain DEA license to prescribe Buprenorphine. Must possess and maintain DEA license to prescribe schedule III, IV or V narcotic medications.
Special RequirementsMay be required to work nights/weekends/holidays.
PreferencesFellowship in Addiction Medicine or Public Health or closely related field.Doctorate in Addiction Medicine or Public Health or closely related field.Board Certified in a closely related area.Experience with Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) including Sublocade, Suboxone, Vivitrol or other MAT medication.Experience with infectious diseases in public health settings.Bilingual.
Essential FunctionsProvides medical care and clinical services to residents of Broward County who need assistance with substance treatment, which may include co-occurring disorders.Provides prompt and timely care to participants in the detoxification and residential treatment centers to reduce risks of adverse outcome.Provides on call and after-hours service to ensure safety continuity of care and emergencies for the citizens of Broward County.Provides total patient care needs from psychiatric to nutritional and general medical needs.Provides in-service and various educational services for staff; provides consultation to programs.Analyzes data of residential and detox to develop policies and procedures to impact the rates; reviews program overviews and policy and procedures for pharmacy services, pharmacy, infection control, and committees; reviews policies and procedures pertaining to nursing staff.Provides medical consultation for the Broward County Human Services Department as a whole.Provides support regarding cost management, utilization, quality assurance, medical protocol, supervision of staff and all other administrative tasks.Acts as the backup to the Medical Director.Performs related work as assigned.
Physical DemandsPhysical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.Performs light work that involves walking or standing most of the time and involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis, or skill, adeptness and speed in the use of fingers, hands or limbs on repetitive operation of mechanical or electronic office equipment or tools within moderate tolerances or limits of accuracy.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.Involves routine and frequent exposure to radiation; disease/pathogens.
CompetenciesManages Complexity:
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.Decision Quality:
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.Action Oriented:
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Directs Work:
Provides direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.Ensures Accountability:
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.Interpersonal Savvy:
Relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.Builds Effective Teams:
Builds strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.Communicates Effectively:
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Organizational Savvy:
Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.Being Resilient:
Rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.Situational Adaptability:
Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
County Core ValuesAll Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.Collaborates:
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.Customer focus:
Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.Instills trust:
Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Values differences:
Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ComplianceBroward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at 954-357-6500 or email Profstandards@broward.org to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management ResponsibilitiesNote: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee ResponsibilitiesAll Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.#J-18808-Ljbffr