Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner

Spero Health, Inc.; New Bedford (MA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

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Spero Health, Inc. is seeking an Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team in an outpatient setting in Massachusetts. The NP will provide evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for patients with substance use disorders, including prescribing buprenorphine when appropriate.

The role emphasizes an integrated care model with behavioral health services and case management. The position requires NP licensure, DEA, and strong collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient

Competenze

• Active and unrestricted NP license in the applicable state.
• Experience in addiction medicine with complex populations.
• DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in applicable states.
• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Computer literacy and EMR experience.

Mansioni

• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for addiction-related conditions.
• Document comprehensively to support professional billing for services.
• Educate patients and families to support care goals and plans.
• Interpret test results and provide feedback to patients.
• Counsel patients on medication adherence and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Conduct follow-up visits to track progress on medication and treatment.
• Coordinate with PCPs and specialists as needed.
• Review labs and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Maintain licensure, certifications, and CME credits.

Conoscenze

Effective time management

Communication skills

Computer literate

EMR experience

Formazione

Nurse Practitioner license (NP)

Strumenti

EMR/EHR systems

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Description

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our team!

This position is for an Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine to join our team to fulfill its mission of \"Saving Lives, Instilling Hope, and Restoring Relationships\" to those suffering from substance use disorder. We provide local and affordable outpatient care primarily to those suffering from opioid addiction, and we operate as one of the largest Office Base Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers in the country.

Spero Health utilizes an innovative evidenced-based integrated care model that combines both physical and behavioral healthcare services under one roof to treat the whole patient. We offer medication-assisted treatment along with counseling and case management within our facilities in order to bring the most comprehensive level of care to the patients that we serve while our community-based approach to treatment allows patients to continue working and caring for their families as they overcome addiction.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance related health conditions.


• Complete full and appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.


• Provide education regarding illness and prognosis to assist with clarification of patient and family goals of care and support development of a comprehensive care plan.


• Interpreting test results to diagnosis any health issues and provide feedback to patients.


• Educating and counseling patients regarding medication compliance.


• Work with an interdisciplinary team of professionals to administer the best care for those patients that need not only medical therapy but behavioral health services as well.


• Patient follow-up visits regarding patients' progress with medication and/or treatment.


• Contacts patient's PCP and/or specialist(s) when necessary.


• Evaluates lab results and provides consultation with APPs regarding abnormal results.


• Reviews and oversees progress and treatment plans, including making any adjustments.


• Maintains required licensure, certifications and CME credits.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active and unrestricted medical license as a nurse practitioner within the applicable state.


• Experience providing addiction medicine services for both medically and socially complex populations; Experience managing complex substance use disorders.


• Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.


• Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in state(s) where applicable.


• Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.


• Effective time management and communication skills.


• Computer literate and experience with Electronic Medical Records.

LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAMS:

• Spero Health is a STAR (Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery) approved organization. This means our clinicians will have access to help pay off federal student loans so they can focus on what they do best: patient care!


• Please see the website at https://bhw.hrsa.gov/funding/apply-loan-repayment/star-lrp