About Job

How to Apply

This is an Advanced Practice Professional (APP) job opening.
Both qualified NP and PA applicants will be considered.

NPs are directed to apply to job # 267707 and PAs are directed to apply to job # 267706

A total of one (1), Advanced Practice Professionals (either NP or PA) will be hired to fill this job opening.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Addiction Treatment Services (UMATS) mission approaches addiction treatment like any other health condition, with specific emphasis on understanding how substance use relates to emotions. UMATS clinicians focus on making a clear diagnosis and working with their patients to identify strengths, talents and values that will support individuals throughout treatment.

The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team composed of psychiatrist, psychologist, social workers, and case managers. Promotes a safe and healthy environment through compliance with regulatory standards and other quality measures. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and professional affiliations to keep abreast of evidence-based interventions and trends.

We are seeking an Advance Practitioner (APP) to join our team who is compassionate, patient-centered and dedicated to providing high quality care to the patients we serve.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

Michigan Medicine offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits!

Full Time Salary range: $130,630 - $200,734 / year

What benefits can you look forward to?

Flexible Health, Dental, and Vision Plans
Retirement Savings Plans with 2:1 Matching
Group Term Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Plan
Generous Time Off Allowances
$2200 Annual Professional Development Funds
Paid Release Time for Professional Education Activities
Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
Tuition Support Program
Wellness Plans
Work/Life Resources

Responsibilities*

Perform comprehensive addiction psychiatric/medicine evaluation and mental status examination and physical exam
Formulates appropriate addiction/substance use disorder and medical diagnosis differentials based on comprehensive histories and detailed physical examinations
Diagnose appropriate syndromes based on DSM-V and ICD-10 criteria
Order and interpret diagnostic and laboratory tests
Prescribe pharmacologic agents with experience in substance use withdrawal management and medications for opioid use disorder
ADHD evaluation in setting of substance use disorder
Collaborate with faculty and multidisciplinary teams (psychologists, social workers, educators, and researchers) to develop treatment plans
Provide specialized education regarding disease-based and substance use disorder education/instructions for patients and their family.
Document all relevant data according to clinical and regulatory standards
Manage inbox messages and cross cover for other APPs on service

Diagnosis and Development of Treatment Plan

Establishes priorities and a mutually acceptable plan of care to maximize the health potential of the individual patient. This includes delegated medical functions as designated in clinical privileges.

Organizational Relationships and Practice Environment:

Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive medical supervision from the UMATS Medical Director or their designee.
Advance Practice Professionals (APPs) will receive administrative supervision from the APP Manager.

Nursing Specific Info

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.

Nursing Specific Info

Required qualifications must be met by the candidate in order to be interviewed and considered for the position. Posting may be filled after the initial 5-day posting period.
Applicants who have left the UMPNC bargaining unit must include on their resume dates of past employment including months and years of service along with effort.
Positions less than 20 hours/week may be combined.

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with nursing opportunities please contact Nurse Recruitment at (734) 936-5183.

Required Qualifications*

Required Qualifications (NP):

Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner specialty certification in the State of Michigan.
Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
Certification as a Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Certification Board (AANPCB) as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
AHA BLS certification.
Current DEA registration required.
Two (2) years' experience working as a nurse practitioner
Two (2) year experience working as a nurse practitioner in an Addiction Psychiatric or Addiction Medicine-Mental Health setting

Required Qualifications (PA):

Current license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Michigan
Graduate of a Physician Assistant program accredited by Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) or one of its predecessor agencies, CAHEA or CAAHEP.
Certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
State of Michigan Controlled Substance License
AHA BLS certification.
Current DEA registration required.
Two (2) years' experience working as physician assistant
Two (2) years? experience working as a physician assistant in an Addiction Psychiatric or Addiction Medicine-Mental Health setting

NOTE:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the credentialing and privileging process.
In order to be considered for this position the applicant must have met or will have met all the required qualifications prior to the start date of employment

** Under Michigan Law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of employment or transfer for this position.

RESUME REQUIRED (for both internal & external applicants):

You must attach a complete and accurate resume to be fully considered for this position.

Desired Qualifications*

Two years of experience as an RN/NP/PA managing adult acute and/or chronic conditions found in acute care settings like intensive care unit, or emergency departments
Training in evidence-based psychotherapy (e.g. motivational interviewing)
APP experience prescribing medications used for substance use disorders including buprenorphine/methadone
Familiarity with psychotropic medication therapy
Addiction medicine certification or fellowship
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills measured by references and interview.
Demonstrated success working within a multidisciplinary team model measured by references and interview.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision measured by references and interviews.

Work Schedule

Full time- 40 hours per week
Shift: Standard schedule is Monday ? Friday from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, possible evenings. The schedule is subject to change based on the clinical operational demands where the employee practices.

This position is blended with in person clinic visits and virtual visits.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Michigan Nurses Association and the U-M Professional Nurse Council union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Contact Information

If you have questions regarding this posting or would like assistance with Advanced Practice Nursing opportunities please contact Nurse and Physician Assistant Recruitment at (734) 936-5183 or e-mail [email protected]. For a current listing of all open APRN job opportunities at UMHS, please visit www.UMnursing.org.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.