Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Clearfield (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Clearfield Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Clearfield PA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care in an outpatient MAT program. You will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications under state regulations, working with a multidisciplinary team under the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor.

This role focuses on improving patient outcomes in opioid use disorder treatment, with responsibilities including history and physicals, lab guidance,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
• Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Familiarity with MAT medications (methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone).
• Familiarity with state regulations (42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA).
• No disqualifying history as per policy.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation; assesses eligibility for treatment.
• Prescribes medications as allowed by state regulation; collaborates with Medical Director.
• Orders and reviews labs, provides education, referrals and follow-up services.
• Monitors treatment plans for high-risk patients and adjusts as needed.
• Collaborates with Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor to ensure quality and compliance.
• Documents significant events and communicates with the care team.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

MAT familiarity

Behavioral health experience

Assessment & treatment planning

Education

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

PA state license

DEA license

Job description

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Join our team at Clearfield Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner, where you’ll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters recovery. In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Guided by our Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care. If you’re passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to CTC.

Our Team

Clearfield Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Clearfield PA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

• Age Group/Range: Adults
• Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP
• Part-Time Schedule: Monday-Fridays-Hours will be determined

Role As Nurse Practitioner

The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director; may also be directed by Nurse Supervisor for the clinic under the state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners; evaluates and monitors treatment of patients as part of a healthcare team at the clinic. May prescribe medication as allowed by state regulation.

Role Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation, assesses eligibility for treatment, evaluates patients’ history of dependence on opioids;
• Orders appropriate laboratory studies, reviews laboratory results and provides necessary education, referral and / or follow up services to patients;
• Monitors the treatment plans of high risk patients.
• Prescribes medication for the treatment of substance abuse according to patient need as allowed by state regulation;
• Consults and collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner Guidelines;
• Reports and documents significant patient issues and adverse events;
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team;
• Collaborates with Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency;
• Ensures that the program and employees’ transactions and activities are in full compliance with all laws and clinic legal compliance program policies and standards of conduct; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities 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 standards).
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to practice in the state of PA
• DEA license.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~3,000+ Employees

• 170+ Locations
• 74,000+ Patients
• 33 States
• 1 Network

Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170+ CARF-accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation, we care for more than 74,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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