NP, Addiction Medicine – Outpatient MAT Care Expert

Acadia Healthcare; Wareham (MA); On-site; AUD 163,000 - 224,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Wareham CTC in Massachusetts seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care in an outpatient MAT program, conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations under supervision.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team led by the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor to optimize patient outcomes and uphold high standards of behavioral health and addiction treatment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) including methadone, buprenorphine and naltrexone.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission).
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for three years prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation and assesses eligibility for treatment.
• Orders laboratory studies and educates patients with follow-up services as needed.
• Monitors treatment plans for high-risk patients.
• Prescribes MAT medications as allowed by state regulation.
• Collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care per NP guidelines.
• Reports significant patient issues and adverse events.
• Communicates with the health care team and supports quality and efficiency goals.
• Ensures compliance with all laws and clinic policies; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MAT familiarity

Addiction treatment

Regulatory knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

Massachusetts license

DEA license

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Wareham CTC in Massachusetts seeks a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care in an outpatient MAT program, conduct evaluations, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations under supervision.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team led by the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor to optimize patient outcomes and uphold high standards of behavioral health and addiction treatment.