Nurse Practitioner-FNP, PMHNP, Weekends

Avenues Recovery; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

401(k) with match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

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

The role emphasizes patient stabilization, regulatory compliance, and collaborative care within a structured, supportive environment. In-person, full-time position with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NP or PA-C license in Colorado.
• Valid Colorado medical license.
• Active DEA registration.
• SUD, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health experience (1+ year preferred).
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.
• 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 EMR.
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and UR teams.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, JCAHO, CARF, and ASAM standards.
• Manage daily and weekly patient schedules efficiently.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NP/PA licensure (Colorado)

Active Colorado medical license

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!