Employment Opportunities

Overview
We are seeking a Chief Medical Officer who will be responsible for providing patient care, working with and overseeing providers and clinical staff to ensure quality outcomes for the Community Health Center of the New River Valley (Center) patients.

The Chief Medical Officer will work with medical, behavioral health and dental providers and management to maintain Center policies, procedures and protocols and assist in strengthening provider productivity, provider recruiting, Center strategic planning, and ensuring Center compliance with FQHC requirements including responsibility for meeting Clinical Performance Measures. This position is 50% administrative and 50% serving patients.

As an FQHC, this position is eligible for loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all functions as a family physician in providing direct care to patients; including, but not limited to, the examination of patient to determine general physical condition, the recording of information about patients’ medical history, ordering various tests and diagnostic images to provide information on patient’s condition, the prescribing of medications, performing minor surgical procedures as privileged, etc.
• Provides medical direction of the Center’s health care activities;
• Participates in and leads morning team huddles, meetings and quality improvement initiatives;
• Responsible for annual staff evaluations, disciplinary actions and other human resource activities related to supervisees.
• Participates in the development, execution and review of clinical policies and procedures;
• Participates in the review of patient health records and utilization review studies of Center services;
• Manages provider staff and nursing leadership;
• Oversees Quality Improvement and Assurance (QI/QA) Plan to ensure compliance and maintenance of quality controls as necessary to meet standards established by federal, state, and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in monthly QI/QA meeting;
• Attends monthly Board of Director meetings and reports on clinical activities
• Regularly review and meet with CFO on provider productivity.
• Provides regular feedback to providers and ensures open communication leading monthly provider meetings and conducting annual provider peer reviews to monitor and improve patient care;
• Participates in Executive Operations and Leadership Team meetings;
• Plays active role in management and oversight of clinical programs such as School Based Clinic; offsite provision of dental care, and the Outpatient Based Addiction Treatment program;
• Participates in community outreach, marketing, public awareness and speaking engagements representing the Center;
• Maintain and foster collegial relationships with providers and agencies in the area including but not limited to Virginia Department of Health, and the New River Valley Community Services Agency (CSB);
• Must align work performance and personal behavior with the team culture of excellence at the Center;
• Must be a clear and concise communicator; promote the recruitment, retention, development, and continuing education of all staff members and promote the Center’s mission.
• Effectively manages employee conflicts and builds and maintains a sense of teamwork among staff members.
• Other duties as assigned by the Chief Executive Officer.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:  Graduate of an approved medical school. License to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia. At least five years’ experience in an administrative capacity in an outpatient, primary care environment. Experience serving rural and underserved populations is desirable. Knowledge of Appalachian culture and its impact on health care delivery and receipt is optimal.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Medical License, DEA and Controlled Substance Licenses required, CPR Certification, BLS Certification

Other Requirements Some long-distance travel may be required for training purposes and professional meetings. Local travel is necessary, moving between the outlying Centers. Use of personal vehicle is necessary. Mileage is reimbursed for some long-distance travel if personal vehicle is used.

This is an exempt position. Evening and weekend hours may be required.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Position Summary: We are seeking a full-time Substance Use Clinician (LPC, LCSW, master’s level license-eligible, or CSAC) to join our Behavioral Health team. This role will provide direct counseling and recovery support to individuals impacted by substance use disorders in our community. This role will work collaboratively with medical, dental, and behavioral health providers within an integrated model of care.  Part-time Substance Use Clinician may be considered dependent upon day and time availability.

Job Requirements and Qualifications:

• Provide individual and group counseling sessions to clients with substance use and co-occurring disorders
• Complete assessments, intake forms, and treatment plans in compliance with regulations
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation in the electronic health record
• Support client recovery through relapse prevention strategies and education for clients and families
• Collaborate with supervisors, care coordinators, peer recovery specialists, and community providers
• Participate in supervision, treatment team meetings, staff meetings, and ongoing training

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in outpatient, community-based, or integrated care settings
• Familiarity with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Crisis intervention training or certification
• The clinician should be independently licensed, license-eligible (LPC-Resident or Supervisee in Social Work), or a certified substance use counselor.

For full-time employees, we offer generous benefits including 14 paid holidays and paid time off, comprehensive benefit insurance package, cell phone discount, CE support, matching retirement, staff culture training, and more.

An introductory cover letter must accompany resume with three professional references and send to nrvclinics@gmail.com