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Description:

On-Call Medical Face-to-Face Assessment Provider
Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse

Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan Newberry

Position Summary
Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan is seeking a qualified Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse to provide face-to-face assessments for youth on an as-needed, on-call basis.

This position supports agency compliance, youth safety, and appropriate post-restraint review requirements. The provider will be contacted only when a qualifying restraint occurs and a face-to-face medical assessment is required. The provider must be available to respond and complete the required assessment within one hour of the need being identified.
This is an on-call contracted position that includes a retainer fee for availability, as well as a separate face-to-face fee-for-service payment when an assessment is completed.

Essential Responsibilities
The On-Call Medical Face-to-Face Assessment Provider will be responsible for:
• Remaining available during agreed-upon on-call periods.
• Responding promptly when contacted by agency leadership or designated staff.
• Completing a face-to-face assessment of a youth when required following a restraint.
• Completing the assessment within one hour of the identified need.
• Assessing the youth’s physical condition, safety, and any immediate medical concerns.
• Determining whether additional medical evaluation or emergency care is needed.
• Documenting the assessment in accordance with agency procedures and applicable requirements.
• Communicating assessment findings to the designated agency staff.
• Maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and youth-centered care at all times.
• Completing required initial agency training, including training related to the agency’s utilized restraint model.
• Participating in any required refresher training related to the role.

Minimum Qualifications
Qualified applicants must be one of the following:
• Licensed Physician
• Licensed Physician Assistant
• Licensed Nurse Practitioner
• Licensed Registered Nurse

Applicants must also:
• Hold an active license in good standing in the State of Michigan.
• Have the ability to complete in-person, face-to-face assessments within the required timeframe.
• Be willing to complete agency-required training prior to serving in the on-call role.
• Have experience or comfort working with youth, behavioral health needs, trauma-informed care, or crisis situations.
• Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to remain calm in urgent situations.
• Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Pass any required background checks or credential verification processes.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in:
• Pediatrics or adolescent health
• Behavioral health or psychiatric care
• Residential treatment settings
• Crisis intervention
• Trauma-informed care
• Youth-serving systems, child welfare, juvenile justice, or mental health stabilization programs
Schedule and Availability
This is an as-needed, on-call position. Specific on-call expectations, coverage periods, response procedures, and availability requirements will be determined through agreement with Teaching Family Homes.
The provider must be able to respond when contacted and complete the required face-to-face assessment within one hour when an assessment is needed.

Compensation
This position will be compensated through:
• A retainer fee for agreed-upon on-call availability; and
• A separate face-to-face fee-for-service payment for each completed assessment.
Specific compensation rates and payment terms will be outlined in a written agreement.

Requirements:

Training Requirements Before beginning on-call duties, the provider must complete required agency training, which may include but is not limited to:

• Overview of Teaching Family Homes policies and procedures

• Confidentiality and mandatory reporting expectations • Documentation expectations

• Trauma-informed care overview • Agency crisis response procedures

• Training related to the agency’s utilized restraint model Physical and Work Requirements

The provider must be able to:

• Travel to the designated agency location when contacted.

• Complete an in-person assessment of a youth.

• Communicate clearly with youth and staff.

• Complete required documentation in a timely manner.

• Respond calmly and professionally in crisis-related situations.

Equal Opportunity Statement Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. How to Apply Interested applicants should submit a resume, proof of current professional licensure, and any relevant experience related to youth services, medical assessment, crisis response, or behavioral health care.