Advanced Practice Provider

Acadia Healthcare • Watsontown, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Join our team at Watsontown Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, where you’ll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters recovery. In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Guided by our Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care. If you’re passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to CTC. Our Team: Watsontown Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Watsontown, PA, is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Age Group/Range: Adults Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP Part-Time Schedule: 26 hours per week Role Overview: The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for delivering high-quality medical services to patients within the scope of licensure. This includes conducting physical examinations, managing medical aspects of care across all clinic service levels, and providing education, referrals, and follow-up care. The APP/NP/PA may prescribe medication as permitted by state regulations. Will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and ensure continuity of care. For more details please contact - [email protected] or call/text - 615.861.7581

Requirements

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Licensed to practice in the state of Pennsylvania
• Active DEA license
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is preferred.
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).

Responsibilities

• Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education
• Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance
• Ensures physician medication orders are being followed.
• Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician
• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback
• Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees