Nurse Practitioner- Addiction Medicine
About The Position
Clarksburg CTC is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing team. As an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP), we provide evidence-based care to individuals receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for substance use disorders. This provider will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their recovery journey by conducting new patient admissions, managing MAT treatment plans, and performing annual comprehensive examinations. The selected candidate will work collaboratively with an experienced multidisciplinary team in a patient-focused environment.
Requirements
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
- DEA registration required
- Board Eligible or Board Certified
- 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.
- Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
- DEA license.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in addiction medicine, primary care, behavioral health, or substance use treatment preferred
- Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.
- Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
Responsibilities
- Manage ongoing care for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
- Complete new patient evaluations and admissions
- Conduct annual comprehensive physical examinations
- Collaborate with clinical and medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- 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.
Benefits
- CME reimbursement of $1,000 annually
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
