Integrated Substance Use Nurse Practitioner - Kenmore, Boston Atrius Health
About The Position
Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a full-time Nurse Practitioner to provide integrated substance use care in Boston, Massachusetts. Through referrals and consultation, the Nurse Practitioner partners with primary care providers and behavioral health clinicians to support patients’ recovery using evidence-based medication-assisted treatment and, where appropriate, digital therapeutics. The role combines telemedicine and on-site services and requires the ability to provide secure remote support to patients and employees. The Nurse Practitioner assesses and treats patients with substance use disorders, develops evidence-based plans of care, and coordinates treatment with behavioral health and primary care teams. Care may address substance use disorder, anxiety, depression, and insomnia and may include medication management, non-pharmacologic support, and referrals. The position also contributes to program development, training, clinical leadership, staff supervision, and administrative requirements. The role includes timely responses to primary care consultations and eConsultations, as well as on-call coverage and off-hours patient care as determined by the department. The position is based in a physician-led, team-based healthcare organization focused on clinical innovation, quality improvement, and value-based care. Regular, reliable attendance, a valid driver’s license, and reliable transportation are required.
Requirements
- Current Commonwealth of Massachusetts APRN license and Nurse Practitioner board certification.
- Active Federal DEA registration and Massachusetts MCSR Certificate, or these credentials in process.
- 1–3 years of postgraduate experience treating patients with substance use disorders and dual diagnosis.
- Ability to work remotely and provide secure telemedicine support.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or experience with Epic EMR.
Responsibilities
- Perform physical assessments, evaluations, and treatment for patients seeking care for substance use disorders.
- Take detailed substance use, medical, and interval histories and perform relevant physical examinations.
- Order appropriate laboratory studies; assess severity and determine the need and timing for patient evaluation.
- Interpret history, laboratory data, and physical examination findings to establish diagnoses.
- Develop and implement evidence-based plans of care, including medication management, non-pharmacologic support, and referrals as appropriate.
- Consult with other health team members about proposed treatment guidelines when necessary.
- Communicate effectively with behavioral health and primary care team members and their customers, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Contribute to program development, employee training and education, and behavioral health and primary care substance use treatment initiatives.
- Provide clinical leadership and support assigned administrative requirements.
- Supervise and support Substance Use team staff as appropriate.
- Respond promptly to consultation and eConsultation requests from primary care.
- Participate in on-call coverage and off-hours patient care as determined by the department.
- Provide secure telemedicine support and deliver care through both telemedicine and on-site services.
Benefits
- Dedicated CME time and allowance.
- Excellent paid time off package.
- Retirement package including employer-funded contributions.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase plan.
- 401(k) contribution.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
