Cedar Recovery is a CARF accredited outpatient addiction treatment company based in Mount

Juliet, TN. The company owns and operates thirteen (13) office-based opioid treatment (OBOT)

facilities, opioid treatment programs (OTP), and intensive outpatient programs (IOP) in

Tennessee & Virginia. Cedar’s approach to treatment combines the utilization of medications for

opioid use disorder (Methadone, Buprenorphine, and Naltrexone) coupled with counseling,

mental health treatment, peer recovery support, and case management to deliver an integrated

model of care in addressing substance use disorders.

Position Summary:

Cedar Recovery is seeking to employ a full-time Ambulatory Care Pharmacist to serve its Nashville

and Columbia OBOT Facilities. The pharmacist serves in a key leadership role within the facility

by providing both direct patient care under a collaborative practice agreement and fulfilling

medication dispensing responsibilities. The candidate must possess a valid and unrestricted

license to practice as a pharmacist in the State of Tennessee. The Pharmacist will ensure

compliance with DEA and state rules regarding the ordering, storage, and logging of medications.

This position reports directly to the facility Medical Director.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide patient-centered care and medication management under a collaborative

practice agreement (CPA) both in-person and telehealth.

• Perform the following functions as authorized by the CPA and supervising physician:

• Modify dosage, duration, or administration of medications for opioid use disorder

(MOUD).

• Order and interpret laboratory tests relevant to medication therapy.

• Manage patient engagement with therapy services, initiating internal referrals

when appropriate.

• Document all clinical decisions within the electronic health record.

• In collaboration with the supervising medical provider, develop and update protocols to

the CPA to improve medication therapy outcomes.

• Provide patient counseling and education regarding medication dosing, side effects, risks,

benefits, and potential interactions.

• Consult with the supervising medical provider to adjust treatment plans based on clinical

findings and patient progress.

• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases, treatment

barriers, and recovery milestones.

• Monitor the preparation and dispensing of medications for accuracy ensuring correct

dosing, formulation, and labeling.

• Review and optimize prescribed medications in order to identify, prevent, and resolve

potential drug-related issues

• Manage and supervise pharmacy technicians, interns, and students to promote safe,

efficient, and effective pharmacy operations. Perform regular audits for medication stock

and supplies, ensuring all medications are accounted for and stored according to the

federal and state standards.

• Report compliance violations, medication discrepancies, patient adverse reaction, and/or

diversion concerns.

• Ensure compliance with all DEA, state, and federal rules for the ordering, dispensing,

disposing, and storage of controlled substances.

• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives.

• Monitor and report to the state’s controlled substance monitoring database.

• Provide input on operational and strategic decisions related to Cedar’s program.

• Demonstrate Cedar’s core values and culture.

• Implement Cedar’s strategic initiatives, programs, and directives in the facility.

• When requested, attend conferences, meetings, and other events.

Additional Expectations:

• Be available to all personnel supervised by the pharmacist to provide guidance or

direction.

• Maintain knowledge of up-to-date best practices related to addiction and mental health

treatment.

• Utilize Cedar’s data and KPI to dashboard to drive improvement and efficiency.

• Identify process improvements and recommendations within the medical operations and

report such findings to the Deputy Chief Medical Officer.

• Remaining flexible to change in an ever-evolving field of medicine.

Required Credentials:

• Possess an unrestricted and unencumbered license to practice as a Pharmacist in the

State of Tennessee.

• PharmD with advanced training (e.g., competition of a pharmacy practice residency or

fellowship) required; Board Certification in Ambulatory Care (BCACP) or Psychiatric

Pharmacy Practice (BCPP), preferred

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited pharmacy school.

• Previous experience in behavioral health, addiction medicine or ambulatory care setting

is highly preferred.