Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
About The Position
Pyramid Healthcare is seeking a qualified and compassionate Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide medical care to adults receiving detoxification and residential treatment services at its Concord, North Carolina facility. The facility serves adults seeking recovery from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. The provider conducts medical evaluations, assesses withdrawal-related concerns, diagnoses and treats medical conditions, and supports individualized treatment plans. The position involves delivering safe, effective, patient-centered care in a structured treatment environment while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to help clients stabilize and build a foundation for long-term recovery. The role requires an active North Carolina NP or PA license and at least one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related clinical setting. Experience in detoxification, residential treatment, addiction medicine, or medically supervised withdrawal management is preferred.
Requirements
- Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) license in North Carolina.
- Minimum of one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related clinical setting.
- Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and treatment-planning skills.
- Ability to provide safe, evidence-based medical care to adults with complex healthcare needs.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and clinical decision-making skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in detoxification, residential treatment, addiction medicine, or medically supervised withdrawal management.
- Experience treating adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders.
- Familiarity with medication-assisted treatment (MAT), withdrawal management protocols, and behavioral healthcare regulations.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct medical care to adult clients receiving detoxification and residential treatment services.
- Conduct comprehensive medical assessments, physical examinations, and clinical evaluations.
- Evaluate and manage withdrawal-related symptoms and other medical concerns within the provider’s scope of practice.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans based on each client’s medical needs.
- Prescribe medications and monitor treatment effectiveness in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational protocols.
- Collaborate with the Program Director, Clinical Director, nursing staff, therapists, and other multidisciplinary team members to coordinate care.
- Identify medical or psychiatric concerns that require additional evaluation, stabilization, or referral to a higher level of care.
- Coordinate with hospitals, primary care providers, and community healthcare partners to support continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation.
- Follow applicable federal and state regulations, professional practice standards, and organizational policies.
- Support a safe, therapeutic treatment environment focused on stabilization, recovery, and positive client outcomes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Referral bonus opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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