Nurse Practitioner

Human Resources•Westerville, OH

About The Position

The Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice provider and clinical leader at residential addiction treatment centers serving individuals with Substance Use Disorder. The role evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with medical needs, including people in active withdrawal or early recovery. The provider independently prescribes and coordinates care, advocates for patients, and supports their safety and comfort while following regulatory standards. The position calls for sound medical judgment, efficient clinical documentation, and compassionate, recovery-centered care.

Requirements

Active Nurse Practitioner (NP or APRN) license.
Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Strong clinical judgment and documentation skills.
Ability to function independently and collaboratively.
Commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use.
Authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health.
Personal passion for recovery and behavioral health.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including physical assessments, medical management, and medication prescriptions per standing or written orders.
Conduct comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations within 24 hours of admission.
Assess all patients at the detox level of care face-to-face, 365 days per year.
Provide weekly face-to-face assessments for patients in other levels of care.
Participate in patient care planning through treatment team meetings and clinical coordination.
Guide aftercare planning and discharge support from a medical perspective.
Maintain appropriate and current licensure and certifications.
Uphold compliance with state, federal, and Joint Commission standards.
Rotate on-call responsibilities for the assigned region: one day per week as standard, or two days per week if another provider is on leave.
Respond to after-hours calls within 30 minutes when on-call.