MAT Nurse Practitioner

Naphcare, Inc. • Grand Junction, CO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

NaphCare is hiring a MAT Nurse Practitioner to work with medical professionals at the Mesa County Jail in Grand Junction, Colorado. The position provides Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) services to incarcerated individuals with Opioid Use Disorder, primarily involving buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone). The Nurse Practitioner collaborates with correctional officers, healthcare staff, mental health providers, and substance use counselors to support coordinated care for patients with complex needs.

The role includes assessing and treating OUD, managing Suboxone therapy throughout treatment, educating patients, documenting care, and coordinating continuity of treatment after release. The Nurse Practitioner is expected to follow evidence-based practice and applicable regulatory and correctional healthcare requirements, and to contribute to quality improvement and program development.

The work takes place in a correctional facility and may involve an environment that is less than pristine and stressful situations. NaphCare describes itself as a large, growing provider of healthcare services to correctional facilities and supports employee career advancement.

Requirements

• Advanced nursing education at the master's or doctorate level.
• MAT/OUD treatment experience.
• 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 in 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, and applicable healthcare laws, regulations, and procedures for direct healthcare services.
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of proprietary and/or 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 preferred.
• Experience working in a correctional facility or acute care center.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive MAT services for incarcerated individuals with OUD, primarily focused on 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 according to evidence-based guidelines, DEA regulations, and correctional health policies.
• Manage induction, stabilization, maintenance, and tapering phases of MAT as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate with correctional healthcare staff, custody staff, mental health providers, and substance use counselors to coordinate safe and effective care.
• Monitor adherence, response to treatment, 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.
• Maintain 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 requirements related to controlled substances, MAT delivery, and correctional healthcare.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and MAT and OUD program development.
• Stay current with best practices, clinical guidelines, and regulatory changes related to OUD treatment and MAT.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Prescriptions at no charge through the health plan, beginning on day one.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time