Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Addiction Medicine

Avenues Recovery; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO

Job summary

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

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

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (FNP or PMHNP) or PA-C license in Colorado.
• Active DEA registration.
• 1+ year experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health 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 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 utilization review teams.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, JCAHO, CARF, and ASAM standards.
• Manage daily and weekly patient schedules.

Skills

Colorado NP/PA license

DEA registration

SUD/psychiatry experience

Clinical judgment

Written and verbal communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

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 a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Denver, CO.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an NP 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 (FNP, PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado
• 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:

Avenues Recovery Center at Denve r is a 100-bed detox and inpatient substance use disorder treatment facility in a newly expanded space. Our continuously growing facility brings all medical and clinical services under one roof, supporting coordinated, patient-centered care in a behavioral health setting.

Our 24/7 medical and clinical teams provide compassionate, dignified care focused on patient stabilization, safety, and recovery. The collaborative atmosphere, built by both staff and clients-creates a supportive environment where quality care and clinical integrity come first.

Compensation & Benefits:

• 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
• Pet Insurance
• Legal coverage
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
• Additional voluntary benefits available