Nurse Practitioner (NP) Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Wellpath•Ventura, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) within a mission-driven organization focused on serving underserved and vulnerable populations. The position offers autonomy within a supportive team environment and opportunities for career growth. The organization emphasizes a people-first culture and provides comprehensive benefits, fostering work-life balance and supporting the physical, mental, and financial well-being of its team members. They are committed to providing quality care with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, aiming to heal the world one patient at a time. The organization serves a large number of unique individuals, with many receiving direct clinical care, including life-saving interventions like Narcan. They offer ongoing training and development, along with best-in-class clinical resources.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
2 years’ experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Must have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.
Must have and maintain current CPR certification.
Must have or be willing to obtain DATA 2000 Waiver prior to employment.
Strong experience assessing and treating patients with substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder and co-occurring medical or psychiatric conditions.
Skilled in conducting histories and physical examinations, developing and reviewing treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring medication-assisted treatment, and responding to urgent medical needs.
Strong clinical judgment, accurate SOAP-format documentation, patient education, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential.
Candidates should also be comfortable working independently, interacting with patients with patience and tact, and recognizing when additional consultation or referral is needed.
This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

Conducts thorough medical examinations of referred patients upon reporting to the assigned facility, adhering to clinic treatment policies and all relevant state and federal regulations.
Provides guidance and training to medical staff, participates in case conferences, and collaborates with clinic personnel on treatment plans while ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient progress in SOAP format.
Responds promptly to health emergencies following standard protocols, reviews records as necessary, and utilizes available resources for problem resolution before considering off-site referrals.
Performs comprehensive medical assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations, to diagnose opioid dependence and coexisting medical or psychiatric disorders, making appropriate referrals for further treatment.
Prescribes tailored patient care regimens, upholding confidentiality standards and contributing insights to facility committees upon request from the Site Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.
Delivers comprehensive medical care to patients, operating within established policies and procedures and in alignment with state regulations, under the guidance of the Site Medical Director and fellow site Physicians.
Meticulously documents provided services for monitoring purposes.
Promptly communicates any schedule changes or coverage needs to the Medical Director and site director to ensure uninterrupted medical services for patients even during your absence.