Inpatient Nurse Practitioner

Avenues Recovery

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of substance use treatment centers with 18 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. We are currently hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Fort Collins, CO. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) 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.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado
Valid Colorado medical license
Active DEA registration
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health (1+ year preferred)

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