Nurse Practitioner

Ascension Recovery Services•Morgantown, WV

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Camp Baer Treatment Center, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Family Nurse Practitioner to join its medical team in Morgantown, West Virginia. The role begins part-time, with the opportunity to transition to full-time as the treatment center grows and patient census increases. This is an on-site position at a new behavioral health and addiction treatment facility. The practitioner will deliver safe, high-quality medical care to people receiving treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions. The position offers clinical autonomy within the provider’s scope of practice, collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, and the opportunity to help shape medical services while developing expertise in addiction medicine, withdrawal management, and integrated behavioral healthcare. Camp Baer Treatment Center describes its mission as providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment that addresses the whole person and supports lasting recovery. It is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Requirements

Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
Current, unrestricted West Virginia APRN license or eligibility to obtain licensure before employment.
National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C or FNP-BC).
Active DEA registration or ability to obtain registration as required for the position.
Current BLS certification.
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.
Ability to work independently within the applicable scope of practice while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered, trauma-informed care.

Nice To Haves

Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, primary care, emergency medicine, or inpatient treatment settings.
Familiarity with alcohol and opioid withdrawal management.
Experience prescribing or managing medications for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine.
Knowledge of co-occurring mental health conditions and integrated treatment approaches.
Experience working in residential treatment or medically monitored withdrawal management settings.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, histories, and physical examinations for patients entering treatment.
Evaluate and manage acute and chronic medical conditions within the applicable scope of practice.
Assess and manage patients experiencing alcohol, opioid, and other substance withdrawal using established clinical protocols.
Develop and implement individualized medical treatment plans in collaboration with the Medical Director and interdisciplinary team.
Prescribe, manage, and monitor medications, including medications for addiction treatment, as clinically appropriate and legally authorized.
Order, interpret, and follow up on laboratory testing and diagnostic studies.
Monitor patient progress, medication effectiveness, potential interactions, and adverse reactions.
Collaborate with nursing, clinical, and behavioral health teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Identify medical emergencies or changes in patient condition and initiate appropriate interventions or referrals.
Provide patient education related to medications, health conditions, wellness, and recovery.
Complete accurate, timely clinical documentation in the electronic health record.
Participate in treatment planning, clinical consultations, quality improvement, and other medical team activities.
Maintain compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies.