Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Addiction Medicine

Avenues Recovery Center; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid PTO

Employer 401(k)

Student loan repayment

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

EAP

FSA

Dependent Care FSA

Identity Theft Protection

Legal coverage

Job summary

Avenues Recovery Center in Denver is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to deliver medical care and medications management in a detox and residential SUD setting, emphasizing patient stabilization and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, document in EMR, and ensure adherence to JCAHO, CARF and ASAM standards while managing daily schedules.

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted NP or PA license in Colorado.
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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 skills

Team collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Education

Nurse Practitioner license (FNP/PMHNP) or PA-C license

Active DEA registration

Tools

EMR system

Medication management software

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.

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

Salary: $130000 - $155000 per year