Inpatient Addiction Consult & Liasion Team, NP/PA

ChristianaCare•Christiana, DE

1d•$122,114 - $157,121•Onsite

About The Position

ChristianaCare is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our Inpatient Addiction Consult & Liaison Team. This role provides specialized consultation services focused on substance use disorders, including opioid withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment across Christiana Hospital and Wilmington Hospital. Working closely with Addiction Medicine Peer Counselors, Discharge Coordinators, physicians, social workers, and nursing staff, the APC will play a key role in improving outcomes for patients experiencing addiction-related health conditions. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals affected by substance use disorders while collaborating with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care.

Requirements

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing or accredited Physician Assistant program with NCCPA certification
Current APRN or Physician Assistant licensure or eligibility for licensure in the State of Delaware
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification required
DEA registration or eligibility
Current BLS certification

Responsibilities

Providing specialized consultation services focused on substance use disorders, including opioid withdrawal management and medication-assisted treatment.
Working closely with Addiction Medicine Peer Counselors, Discharge Coordinators, physicians, social workers, and nursing staff.
Improving outcomes for patients experiencing addiction-related health conditions.
Practicing evidence-based addiction treatment at the top of your license.
Collaborating with peer counselors, care coordinators, behavioral health professionals, and physicians in a supportive environment.
Contributing to ChristianaCare's commitment to advancing recovery-focused care across our health system.