Nurse Practitioner-FNP, PMHNP

Avenues Recovery; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

HRSA student loan repayment

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FSA and Dependent Care FSA

Legal Coverage

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care, medication management, and clinical oversight in a detox and residential substance use disorder treatment setting in Fort Collins, CO.

The role emphasizes patient stabilization, interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance within a structured, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NP or PA-C license in Colorado.
• Active Colorado medical license.
• Active DEA registration.
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry or mental health (1+ year preferred).
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide medical monitoring and medication management in detox and residential care.
• Stabilize patients with substance use disorders to support engagement in treatment.
• Order and review medications, labs, and urine drug screens (UDS).
• Document all medical care in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and utilization review (UR) teams.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, JCAHO, CARF, and ASAM standards.
• Manage daily and weekly patient schedules efficiently.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (Colorado)

Physician Assistant license (Colorado)

Tools

DEA registration

Job description

Who We Are:

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of substance use treatment centers with 21 locations across seven states. We provide evidence-based addiction treatment across the full continuum of care, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.

We are JCAHO- and CARF-accredited and operate in full alignment with ASAM standards. While clinical excellence is foundational, our greatest strength is our people. We build collaborative, mission-driven teams and support our clinicians with the structure, resources, and leadership needed to deliver high-quality care.

We are currently hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Fort Collins, CO.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide medical care, medication management, and clinical oversight in a detox and residential substance use disorder treatment setting.

This role emphasizes patient stabilization, interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance, allowing clinicians to practice thoughtfully in a structured, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide medical monitoring and medication management in detox and residential care
• Stabilize patients with substance use disorders to support engagement in treatment
• Order and review medications, labs, and urine drug screens (UDS)
• Document all medical care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and utilization review (UR) teams
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, JCAHO, CARF, and ASAM standards
• Manage daily and weekly patient schedules efficiently

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado
• Valid Colorado medical license
• Active DEA registration
• Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health (1+ year preferred)
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

What Sets Us Apart:

This is an in-person role in a detox and residential treatment setting where clinicians are trusted to practice with integrity and compassion. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values clinical judgment, open communication, and shared responsibility-working together to help patients stabilize, engage in treatment, and begin meaningful recovery.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Additional voluntary benefits available
• Competitive compensation
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• 401(k) with employer match
• Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• Legal Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!