Nurse Practitioner (NP) Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

Wellpath•Ventura, CA

3d•$80 - $94•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) within a mission-driven organization focused on caring for underserved, overlooked, and vulnerable patients. The organization emphasizes a people-first culture, offering excellent career growth opportunities, autonomy, and a supportive team environment. They provide comprehensive benefits and foster work-life balance to support the physical, mental, and financial well-being of their team members. The company has a deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable individuals, providing hope and healing with non-judgmental compassion. They offer ongoing training and development opportunities and have 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.
Multidisciplinary collaboration.
Comfortable working independently.
Interacting with patients with patience and tact.
Recognizing when additional consultation or referral is needed.
Must reside in the United States.

Responsibilities

Deliver 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 document provided services for monitoring purposes.
Promptly communicate any schedule changes or coverage needs to the Medical Director and site director to ensure uninterrupted medical services for patients.
Conduct thorough medical examinations of referred patients upon reporting to the assigned facility, adhering to clinic treatment policies and all relevant state and federal regulations.
Provide guidance and training to medical staff.
Participate in case conferences.
Collaborate with clinic personnel on treatment plans while ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient progress in SOAP format.
Respond promptly to health emergencies following standard protocols.
Review records as necessary, and utilize available resources for problem resolution before considering off-site referrals.
Perform 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.
Prescribe tailored patient care regimens, upholding confidentiality standards.
Contribute insights to facility committees upon request from the Site Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.