Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner (1099)

Spero Health•Findlay, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Spero Health is seeking an Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner with the ability to prescribe buprenorphine. The role supports the organization’s mission of saving lives, instilling hope, and restoring relationships for people affected by substance use disorder. Spero Health provides local, affordable outpatient care, primarily for opioid addiction, using an integrated model that combines physical and behavioral healthcare. Services include medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management. This is a part-time, on-site position scheduled three days per week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. The Nurse Practitioner provides evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, and ongoing support for patients with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions, working with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate medical and behavioral healthcare.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted nurse practitioner medical license in the applicable state.
Experience providing addiction medicine services to medically and socially complex populations.
Experience managing complex substance use disorders.
Ability to develop relationships with network and community physicians and other providers.
Current, active DEA licensure and prescriptive authority in applicable state(s).
Ability to work on-site with diverse care teams in a variety of settings.
Effective time management and communication skills.
Computer literacy and experience with electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

Provide initial evaluations, diagnoses, treatment, and ongoing support for individuals with complex addiction and substance-related health conditions.
Complete appropriate documentation to support professional billing for services.
Educate patients about illness and prognosis to clarify patient and family goals of care and support development of comprehensive care plans.
Interpret test results to diagnose health issues and provide feedback to patients.
Educate and counsel patients regarding medication compliance.
Work with an interdisciplinary team to provide medical therapy and behavioral health services.
Conduct patient follow-up visits to assess progress with medication and treatment.
Contact patients’ primary care physicians and/or specialists when necessary.
Evaluate lab results and consult with APPs regarding abnormal results.
Review and oversee progress and treatment plans, making adjustments as needed.
Maintain required licensure, certifications, and continuing medical education credits.