Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Acadia Healthcare•Springfield, MA

24d•$55 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Springfiel d Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner , where you’ll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters recovery. In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Guided by our Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care. If you’re passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to CTC. Our Team: Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Springfield, MA is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. Transforming Lives with Community & Compassion: With 14 outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we’re breaking down barriers to care and supporting long-term recovery. Our CTC clinics partner with nursing homes, justice systems, and community groups to provide holistic, patient-centered care. From wellness initiatives and holiday celebrations to yoga and animal therapy, we foster a supportive environment for healing and whole-person well-being.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Licensed to practice in the state of Massachusetts
DEA license.
No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities preferred
Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).

Responsibilities

Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation, assesses eligibility for treatment, evaluates patients’ history of dependence on opioids;
Orders appropriate laboratory studies, reviews laboratory results and provides necessary education, referral and / or follow up services to patients;
Monitors the treatment plans of high risk patients.
Prescribes medication for the treatment of substance abuse according to patient need as allowed by state regulation;
Consults and collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner Guidelines;
Reports and documents significant patient issues and adverse events;
Communicates pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team;
Collaborates with Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency;
Ensures that the program and employees’ transactions and activities are in full compliance with all laws and clinic legal compliance program policies and standards of conduct; and,
Perform other duties as assigned.