Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine
About The Position
Anchorage Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Anchorage, AK, 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. We are currently seeking to add a Full-Time, Outpatient Nurse Practitioner to support our patients receiving specialized psychiatric care. About the role: The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director; may also be directed by Nurse Supervisor for the clinic under the state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners; evaluates and monitors treatment of patients as part of a healthcare team at the clinic. May prescribe medication as allowed by state regulation.
Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
- Licensed to practice in the state of Alaska
- DEA license.
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).
- No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment
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
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
