Nurse Practitioner, Addiction Medicine — Outpatient MAT

Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 94,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for an outpatient Opioid Treatment Program in Anchorage, AK. The role involves evaluations, personalized treatment planning, and MAT prescribing under state regulations, with guidance from Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor.

The position emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and ensure high standards of care in behavioral health and addiction treatment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation and assesses eligibility for treatment.
• Orders laboratory studies and reviews results; provides education and follow-up.
• Monitors treatment plans of high-risk patients.
• Prescribes medication for substance abuse as allowed by state regulation.
• Collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care.
• Reports and documents significant patient issues and adverse events.
• Communicates information to health care team; collaborates with Nurse Supervisor.
• Ensures compliance with laws and clinic policies; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Behavioral health

Assessment

Communication

Education

Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

Alaska license

DEA license

Job description

Acadia Healthcare's Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner for an outpatient Opioid Treatment Program in Anchorage, AK. The role involves evaluations, personalized treatment planning, and MAT prescribing under state regulations, with guidance from Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor.

The position emphasizes collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes and ensure high standards of care in behavioral health and addiction treatment.