NP or PA -Addiction Medicine

Starlite Recovery Center • Center Point, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Starlite Recovery Center is a comprehensive addiction treatment provider offering evidence-based care for individuals struggling with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. With a focus on personalized treatment plans, compassionate support, and long-term recovery, Starlite provides services ranging from detox and residential care to outpatient programs and aftercare planning.
We are currently hiring a NP or PA -Addiction Medicine to join our clinical team. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaborative care within a multidisciplinary treatment environment dedicated to recovery and wellness.

Requirements

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
• DEA license.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients at facility under the supervision of the Medical Director and work collaboratively with the medical/clinical staff under the guidelines of state licensure for Nurse Practitioners.
• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level