Acupuncturist

GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

Under the direction of the SUDS Director. The acupuncturist will provide acupuncture therapy services to adult primary care and SUD/OUD patients. Primary area of focus will be alleviation of stress and anxiety associated with illnesses There is a part of the population who have substance use disorders and are in various stages of recovery and who are assisted with medication. Treatment for SUD/OUD patients should include but not be limited to treatment for withdrawal symptoms and general full-body wellness. Group meetings are an option ,when indicated, for as auricular acupuncture program.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide safe acupuncture for adult patients
• Maintain patient's confidentiality and sensitivity to all issues of the patient.
• Has an understanding and experience in the treatment of SUD/OUD patients
• Meet with patients in 15, 30, 45 or 60-minute appointments
• Provide acupuncture sessions that include brief review of patient's history, full explanation of procedures and then treatment itself
• Discuss treatment options and preventative measures
• Maintain patient records
• Monitor patients' progress
• Able to participate within in a team setting and participate in meetings to review acupuncture program techniques to patient and
• Responsible for directing any patient concerns, comments or symptoms that arise during acupuncture session, to their healthcare provider.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current and valid Commonwealth of Massachusetts License for Acupuncturist
• Completed training in an accredited acupuncture school.
• Has experience/ training for acupuncture with patients who have SUD/OUD diagnosis

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to make appropriate judgements of the patient to provide safe acupuncture.
• Understand patient's needs and present information clearly.
• Professional and caring approach with patients
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work with a diverse population.
• Knowledge and good practice of universal precautions including hand hygiene.
• Follows established procedures and policies related to the care primary care and SUD/OUD patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Knowledge of acupuncture theory, anatomy and physiology.

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