Outpatient Addiction Medicine NP – Build a New Program

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

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.