Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner (1099)
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 experiencing substance use disorder. Spero Health provides local, affordable outpatient care, primarily for people with opioid addiction, and is one of the country’s largest Office Based Opioid Treatment (OBOT) providers. Spero Health uses an evidence-based integrated care model that combines physical and behavioral healthcare to treat the whole patient. Its services include medication-assisted treatment, counseling, and case management. The community-based approach is designed to allow patients to continue working and caring for their families while they address addiction.
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 their illness and prognosis to clarify patient and family care goals and support a comprehensive care plan.
- Interpret test results to diagnose health issues and provide feedback to patients.
- Educate and counsel patients regarding medication compliance.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide medical therapy and behavioral health services.
- Conduct patient follow-up visits to review progress with medication and treatment.
- Contact patients’ primary care providers 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 CME credits.
Benefits
- Opportunities for growth; teammates are encouraged to consider new growth opportunities with the company.
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