Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Comprehensive Treatment Centers; Fall River (MA); Presencial; USD 83 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Fall River Comprehensive Treatment Center in Massachusetts is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to deliver advanced nursing care within a multidisciplinary team in an outpatient MAT OTP setting.

Under the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor, you will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications as allowed by state regulations, with a focus on recovery and high-quality care.

Qualificações

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

Responsabilidades

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation and assesses eligibility for treatment.
• Orders laboratory studies and reviews results with patient education and follow-up.
• Monitors treatment plans of high-risk patients.
• Prescribes medication for substance abuse treatment as allowed by state regulation.
• Collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care.
• Documents significant patient issues and adverse events.
• Communicates with health care team and optimizes quality and efficiency.

Conhecimentos

Nurse Practitioner

Formação académica

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

Massachusetts Licensed NP

DEA license

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Join our team at Fall River 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: Fall River Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Fall River, Ma 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
• Full Time Schedule: M-F, 5:30A-2P
• Compensation Range: $60-$80 per hour

Transforming Lives With Community & Compassion

With 14 outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we're breaking down barriers to care and supporting long-term recovery. Our CTC clinics partner with nursing homes, justice systems, and community groups to provide holistic, patient-centered care. From wellness initiatives and holiday celebrations to yoga and animal therapy, we foster a supportive environment for healing and whole-person well-being.

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.

Compensation for roles at Fall River CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Fall River CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below.

Role Location: Massachusetts

Calculated Salary Range for the role: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour

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 Massachusetts
• 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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