MAT Nurse Practitioner

NaphCare • Grand Junction, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a MAT Nurse Practitioner to work at the Mesa County Jail in Grand Junction, Colorado. The role provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to incarcerated individuals with Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), with a primary focus on buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone). The Nurse Practitioner works alongside correctional officers and healthcare professionals to support patients with substance use disorders and complex needs, while protecting their rights, dignity, and health.

The position includes assessing and treating OUD, managing Suboxone therapy, coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team, educating patients, and supporting continuity of treatment after release. The Nurse Practitioner must follow applicable clinical guidelines, controlled-substance regulations, correctional healthcare policies, and documentation requirements. Work takes place in a correctional environment that may be less than pristine and may involve stressful situations.

NaphCare describes itself as one of the largest providers of healthcare services to correctional facilities in the United States and notes opportunities for career advancement. Full-time employee benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance; prescription coverage; an Employee Assistance Program; 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution; tuition assistance; referral bonuses; term life insurance; paid time off and holidays; and continuing education and CMEs.

Requirements

• Advanced nursing education (Master's or Doctorate).
• Experience treating MAT/OUD is required.
• Current Nurse Practitioner licensure, including an unrestricted Colorado license.
• Current DEA registration.
• An appropriate collaborative agreement with the on-site Physician.
• Active BLS CPR certification; AHA certification is required.
• Certification by a board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.
• Knowledge of nursing practice principles and techniques, occupational health and safety standards, infectious disease management, applicable healthcare laws and regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Integrity, professionalism, and ability to adhere to a Code of Conduct and comply with facility correctional healthcare policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Must pass the facility's criminal background check and drug screening.
• Must have the physical and mental capacity to work in an environment that may be less than pristine and to manage and maintain physical and mental health when encountering stressful situations.

Nice To Haves

• CARN-AP certification is preferred.
• Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive MAT services for incarcerated individuals with OUD, primarily using buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone).
• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments, including substance use history, withdrawal evaluation, psychiatric and medical comorbidities, and readiness for treatment.
• Initiate, continue, adjust, and monitor Suboxone therapy in accordance with evidence-based guidelines, DEA regulations, and correctional health policies.
• Manage MAT induction, stabilization, maintenance, and tapering phases as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with correctional healthcare staff, custody staff, mental health providers, and substance use counselors to coordinate safe and effective care.
• Monitor patient adherence, treatment response, and potential diversion risks.
• Educate patients about OUD, MAT, relapse prevention, overdose risk, and continuity of care after release.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans addressing medical, behavioral health, and social determinants of health.
• Complete accurate, timely, and compliant electronic health record documentation, including MAT-specific reporting and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and coordinate continuity of care, including referrals to community-based MAT providers upon release.
• Maintain compliance with state, federal, and facility regulations related to controlled substances, MAT delivery, and correctional healthcare standards.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and program development related to OUD and MAT services.
• Stay current with evolving best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes related to OUD treatment and MAT.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Prescription coverage at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program services.
• 401(k) and Roth plans with company contribution starting on day one.
• Tuition assistance.
• Referral bonuses.
• Term life insurance at no cost to the employee.
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free continuing education and CMEs.
• Competitive salaries.
• Career advancement support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time