Physician, Inpatient Withdrawal Management And Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program - Central Zone Physician, Inpatient Withdrawal Management and Outpatient Opioid Treatment Program - Central Zone Location: Dartmouth (B2V 1A1) - Nova Scotia , Canada Salary: Competitive Type: Permanent Main Industry: Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs Other Industries & Skills: Information Technology, Management & Executive Advertiser: Nova Scotia Health Authority Job ID: 130468057 Posted On: 07 May 2024Opportunity Type: PermanentHourly RateFor information and to determine eligibility for Department of Health and Wellness Incentives, # This OpportunityThe 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.The Physician with Inpatient Withdrawal Management/OTP, works collaboratively with the clinical team to:-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;-maintain timely, clear, and accurate electronic health records in adherence to Nova Scotia Health documentation policies2 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. Current medical license issued by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Nova Scotia (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 assetDemonstrated 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;-Community DetailsWe acknowledge the histories, contributions, and legacies of the African Nova Scotian people and communities who have been here for over 400 years.Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.Physicians in Nova Scotia provide fulfilling patient care which embraces family life, professional development and community involvement. That's what makes practicing medicine in Nova Scotia unique. The size and scale of Nova Scotia allows for better connections across the health care system. Your practice of medicine and your life is richer here. Nova Scotia is more than medicine.Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.People who were interested in this job also applied for these similar roles..#