Nurse Practitioner Outpatient

Ascension Recovery Services; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Thrive Now Recovery Centers in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Nurse Practitioner to lead outpatient behavioral health and addiction medicine services. You will perform comprehensive evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

You will implement MAT for opioid use disorder, ensure HIPAA compliance, document in the EHR, and participate in program development as Thrive Now opens this new site late 2026.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited NP program is required.
• Current Iowa NP licensure or ability to obtain prior to start.
• National board certification as NP is required.
• DEA registration or ability to obtain before prescribing.
• Prescriptive authority per Iowa requirements.
• NP certification in Family, PMHNP, or related field considered by experience.
• Experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health preferred.
• Experience with medication-assisted treatment preferred.
• Knowledge of substance use disorders preferred.
• Strong communication, documentation and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing patient assessments.
• Prescribe and manage medications within scope and regulations.
• Provide MAT for opioid use disorder as appropriate.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness, side effects, and adherence.
• Order and interpret relevant lab tests and diagnostics.
• Maintain timely EHR documentation and medical records.
• Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, and other providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case reviews.
• Support referrals for higher levels of care when needed.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

HIPAA knowledge

Education

Graduate NP program

Tools

DEA registration

EHR familiarity

Job description

Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine Thrive Now Recovery Centers (Outpatient) Des Moines, Iowa Full-Time | Outpatient Anticipated Opening: Late 2026 Join Thrive Now

About Thrive Now

Thrive Now Recovery Centers provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment to individuals affected by substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health needs. Our approach is patient-centered, recovery-focused, and built around collaboration between medical, clinical, peer recovery, and community partners.

What You’ll Do

• Complete comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing patient assessments.
• Evaluate patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.
• Develop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Prescribe and manage medications within the scope of practice and applicable state and federal requirements.
• Provide medication-assisted treatment/medications for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine and other appropriate medications.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and patient response to treatment.
• Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and diagnostic studies.
• Conduct follow-up visits and ongoing medication management.
• Assess patients for withdrawal symptoms, relapse risk, medication concerns, and changes in medical or behavioral condition.
• Provide patient education regarding medications, recovery, harm reduction, wellness, and treatment expectations.
• Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, peer recovery professionals, primary care providers, pharmacies, hospitals, and other community providers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultation.
• Support appropriate referrals for higher levels of care or specialty medical services when needed.
• Respond appropriately to medical, behavioral, and psychiatric concerns within the outpatient setting.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, continuity of care, and regulatory and payer requirements.
• Follow medication management, controlled-substance, prescription-monitoring, and patient-safety procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical performance initiatives.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and company policy.
• Help establish strong clinical workflows, medication-management processes, and patient-care standards as part of the opening team.

Who You Are

You are a provider who believes excellent addiction treatment combines strong clinical judgment with compassion, accountability, and respect. You are comfortable working with patients who may have complex medical, psychiatric, social, and substance use needs. You communicate well with patients and team members and understand that effective outpatient treatment requires strong collaboration and follow-through. You are also excited about the opportunity to help build a new program and establish a culture of high-quality, patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner/APRN licensure in Iowa or ability to obtain Iowa licensure prior to start required.
• Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner required.
• Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to providing prescribing services.
• Prescriptive authority in accordance with Iowa requirements.
• Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or other appropriate NP certification considered based on experience.
• Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, psychiatry, primary care, or substance use disorder treatment strongly preferred.
• Experience providing medication-assisted treatment/medications for opioid use disorder preferred.
• Knowledge of opioid, alcohol, stimulant, and other substance use disorders preferred.
• Experience managing co-occurring behavioral health conditions preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
• Ability to maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
• Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain as required.

Why Join Thrive Now?

This is an opportunity to join a new outpatient program from the beginning and help shape how medical services are delivered. You will work closely with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to create an outpatient program focused on access, quality, accountability, patient engagement, and long-term recovery. As Thrive Now continues to grow, there will also be opportunities to contribute to the development of clinical programs and best practices across the organization.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance options
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for continued growth within an expanding behavioral health organization

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thrive Now Recovery Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.