UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball Outpatient Clinic is actively recruiting for a Substance Use Disorder Medication Prescriber to join our team in Des Moines, IA.  

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UnityPoint Health - Eyerly Ball provides outpatient, residential and community mental health services. As a leader in providing services that respond to the changing mental health needs in our community, Eyerly Ball has evolved over the years from a single outpatient clinic to include multiple clinic locations, residential facilities, community outreach programs, care coordination and crisis services. All of the services provided by Eyerly Ball aim to help our clients maintain all aspects of their well-being so that they can lead healthy, productive lives as active members of our community. Eyerly Ball staff are highly specialized clinicians and professionals dedicated to top quality, outcome driven services provided with exceptional care. We strive to provide the support and compassion needed to make real and lasting changes in the lives of those we serve.

• Act as medication prescriber for all MAT clients.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments including psychiatric history, course of illness, response to treatment, mental status examination, and DSM V diagnosis an present assessment results.
• Collaborate with registered nurse in assessment of client physical health, making appropriate referrals to community physicians for further assessment and treatment, and coordinating medical treatments with substance use treatment.
• Prescribe medications and conduct regular assessment of therapeutic response, side effects and education of clients regarding medications.
• With other team members, provide support, education, and counseling to help clients, staff, and concerned others become knowledgeable about substance use disorder and addictions.
• Provide on-site crisis assessment and management of patients during regular work hours.
• Submit written reports and oral testimony and presentation of opinion in commitment and other legal proceedings in a wide range of treatment, rehabilitative, and support services matters (ie Social Security applications, prior authorizations of medication, etc.)
• Train staff in the knowledge and skills basic to the treatment for persons with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Collaborate with registered nurses to develop, revise, maintain, and supervise team psychopharmacologic and medical treatment and medication policies and procedure.

• Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner 
• Board Eligible or Board Certified 
• Substance Used Disorder programming and Medication Assisted Treatment experience preferred.
• Hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Eligible to work in the United States

We offer:

• Attractive incentive package
• A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Community Details:

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.