Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - Addiction Medicine
About The Position
The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides advanced nursing care at West Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center under the supervision of the Medical Director, and may also be directed by the Nurse Supervisor in accordance with state licensure guidelines. As part of the clinic’s healthcare team, this role evaluates and monitors patient treatment and may prescribe medication as permitted by state regulations. The position is based at an outpatient opioid treatment program serving adults age 18 and older of all genders who are struggling with opioid addiction. The clinician conducts comprehensive evaluations, develops and monitors treatment plans, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and quality of care. The schedule is part-time, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, or any combination of those days, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Compensation is $60–$70 per hour, depending on experience.
Requirements
- Board-certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.
- Licensed to practice in New Hampshire.
- DEA license.
- Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
- Familiarity with state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards.
- No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner is preferred.
- Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide initial and annual history and physical evaluations, assess eligibility for treatment, and evaluate patients’ history of opioid dependence.
- Order appropriate laboratory studies, review laboratory results, and provide necessary education, referrals, or follow-up services to patients.
- Monitor treatment plans for high-risk patients.
- Prescribe medication for substance abuse treatment according to patient need and as permitted by state regulation.
- Consult and collaborate with the Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner Guidelines.
- Report and document significant patient issues and adverse events.
- Communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the healthcare team.
- Collaborate with the Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency.
- Ensure the program and employees’ transactions and activities comply with applicable 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
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
