This part-time position provides comprehensive medication assisted treatment (MAT) for inmates with opioid use disorder in collaboration with the alcohol and drug (A and D) section of the mental health division of the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) within a secure correctional environment. This part-time position will be for a total of 4 hours per week. Physicians are responsible for, but not limited to, the following:Providing treatment to inmates with opioid use disorder (OUD);Performing and conducting medical histories to include substance use and psychiatric histories and performance of physical examinations pertinent to the treatment of OUD;Ordering and interpreting appropriate diagnostic tests, appropriately schedule regular visits for OUD these offenders according to their treatment needs, and providing education on the seriousness of opioid use abuse and overdose;Prescribing and adjusting methadone, buprenorphine mono and dual therapy, and naltrexone based on the clinical needs of the inmate;Accountable for the work product of Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants. Accountability involves direct line authority, clinical supervision, consultation, education and other professional development activities relative to their performance;Providing instruction, demonstration and training to other health care professionals;Providing medical advice to other organizational units or health care specialties through consultation regarding patients with OUD;Position ensures that computer data entry, referrals and consultations, medical reporting, medical co-signature and inmate grievance requirements are completed in accordance with DOC Administrative Regulations, policies and procedures, clinical standards, State statute and medical directives;Position responsible for attending quarterly medical review board meetings, monthly physician round table meetings and other division meetings. - - You are encouraged to print a copy of this announcement for your records - -