Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

East Wareham Comprehensive Treatment Center; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Wareham Comprehensive Treatment Center in Wareham, MA seeks a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care within an outpatient MAT OTP setting. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as allowed by state regulations, in collaboration with a Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor.

We value experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, MAT familiarity, and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation; assesses eligibility for treatment.
• Orders appropriate laboratory studies; reviews results and provides education, referrals, and follow-up.
• Monitors treatment plans of high-risk patients.
• Prescribes medications for treatment of substance use disorders as allowed by state regulation.
• Collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care per NP guidelines.
• Reports and documents significant patient issues and adverse events.
• Communicates pertinent information to health-care team members.
• Collaborates with Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

MAT familiarity

Behavioral health experience

Regulatory standards knowledge

Education

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

Massachusetts license to practice

DEA license

Job description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Join our team at Wareham 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

Wareham Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Wareham, 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 6am-2PM

Compensation Range: $55-$75 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 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 Wareham CTC varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Wareham CTC provides a reasonable hourly range of compensation for roles that may be hired in Massachusetts as set forth below. Role Location: Massachusetts

Qualifications

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