Medical Provider (PA or NP) - Detox & Residential SUD Treatment (50088)

Paycom; Kearny (NJ); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

All In Solutions seeks a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care in an inpatient detox and short-term residential program in Kearny, NJ. You will evaluate, stabilize, and monitor patients during early recovery, working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver evidence-based care.

The role requires NJ licensure, DEA registration, and expertise in addiction medicine, with remote, hybrid, or on-site options. Competitive daily compensation is offered for 1099 contractors.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey APRN, PMHNP, FNP, or PA-C license.
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority.
• Board Certification as PMHNP preferred.
• FNPs/Physician Assistants with addiction medicine/behavioral health experience considered.
• Experience in detoxification, residential treatment, addiction medicine, or behavioral health strongly preferred.
• Experience with EMR; KIPU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical, psychiatric, and substance use evaluations upon admission.
• Assess withdrawal severity, medical stability, and co-occurring conditions.
• Oversee detoxification interventions and ASAM-based level-of-care recommendations.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and MAT therapies.
• Ensure DEA compliance and safety in prescribing practices.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and psychiatrists to provide integrated care.
• Document assessments and treatment plans in the electronic health record.
• Respond to acute medical and psychiatric concerns and manage emergencies.

Skills

Clinical decision-making

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Detoxification knowledge

MAT prescribing

Education

NJ APRN/PA license

Current DEA registration

PMHNP board certification preferred

Experience in addiction/behavioral health

Tools

KIPU EMR

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Kearny, NJ 07032, Position Type: Contractor

About Us – Mission & Values

At All In Solutions, our mission is to empower individuals and families affected by addiction and mental health challenges through compassionate, evidence-based care. Founded by people with lived recovery experience, we believe healing begins with dignity, respect, and genuine human connection. We are committed to treating the whole person through individualized treatment plans, clinical excellence, integrity, and unwavering support at every stage of the recovery journey. Our team is united by a shared purpose: helping people reclaim their lives while fostering hope, resilience, and lasting wellness.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide high-quality medical care within our inpatient detoxification and short-term residential treatment program. In this role, you will serve as a key medical provider responsible for evaluating, stabilizing, and monitoring individuals during the most critical stages of recovery from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.

Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of nurses, therapists, case managers, and psychiatric providers, you will conduct comprehensive medical assessments, oversee detoxification protocols, manage medications, and support patients through early recovery. This position requires strong clinical judgment, expertise in addiction medicine, and a commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced residential environment.

Shift Availability & Location

• Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Hours: General four-hour block of 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM, with on-call availability
• Setting: This role offers remote flexibility, with either remote, hybrid, or on-site options in Kearny, NJ

Compensation & Pay Structure

• Independent Contractor (1099)
• Daily rate: $400 - $450 per day

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical, psychiatric, and substance use evaluations upon admission and throughout treatment.
• Assess withdrawal severity, medical stability, and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
• Determine appropriate detoxification interventions and level-of-care recommendations utilizing ASAM criteria and evidence-based practices.
• Oversee and manage detoxification protocols for alcohol, opioid, benzodiazepine, stimulant, and polysubstance withdrawal.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment interventions based on clinical presentation and response.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to ensure safe withdrawal management and patient stabilization.
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications and Medications for Addiction Treatment (MAT), including Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, and other approved pharmacological therapies.
• Evaluate medication effectiveness, side effects, contraindications, and ongoing treatment needs.
• Ensure compliance with DEA regulations, prescribing guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Respond to acute medical and psychiatric concerns, including withdrawal complications, overdose risks, suicidal ideation, and behavioral health crises.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments, relapse risk evaluations, and clinical safety reviews.
• Support staff in managing high-risk clinical situations and emergency responses.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, nurses, psychiatrists, case managers, and leadership staff to deliver integrated, patient-centered care.
• Participate in clinical rounds, treatment team meetings, and case reviews.
• Contribute medical expertise to individualized treatment planning, discharge recommendations, and relapse prevention strategies.
• Complete accurate, timely, and audit-ready documentation within the electronic health record.
• Document evaluations, medication management visits, treatment recommendations, and care transitions.
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, DEA regulations, accreditation standards, state licensing requirements, and organizational policies.

Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted New Jersey APRN, PMHNP, FNP, or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license required.
• Current DEA registration with prescriptive authority.
• Board Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred.
• FNPs and Physician Assistants with significant addiction medicine, behavioral health, or detoxification experience will be considered.
• Prior experience in detoxification, residential treatment, addiction medicine, substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, emergency medicine, or psychiatric care strongly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of withdrawal management protocols, addiction medicine principles, and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Experience treating co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Ability to assess and manage acute intoxication, withdrawal syndromes, and medical complications commonly associated with substance use disorders.
• Experience utilizing electronic health records; KIPU experience is preferred.
• Strong clinical decision-making, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining exceptional standards of patient care.

Competencies

• Addiction medicine and withdrawal management expertise
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) prescribing and monitoring
• Psychiatric and medical diagnostic assessment
• Detoxification and clinical stabilization
• Co-occurring disorder treatment and management
• Suicide risk assessment and crisis intervention
• Psychopharmacology and medication management
• ASAM criteria and level-of-care determination
• Motivational Interviewing and patient engagement
• Clinical judgment and autonomous decision-making
• Care coordination and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Documentation accuracy and regulatory compliance
• Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care
• Professionalism, integrity, and patient advocacy

Your skills. Our mission. A brighter future for recovery. Ready to use your expertise to clear the path for life-changing recovery?