Psych Nurse Practitioners/Physician's Assistants

Avenues Recovery•Fort Collins, CO

13h•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide medical care, medication management, and clinical oversight in a detox and residential substance use disorder treatment setting. This role emphasizes patient stabilization, interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance, allowing clinicians to practice thoughtfully in a structured, supportive environment.

Requirements

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado
Valid Colorado medical license
Active DEA registration
Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health (1+ year preferred)
Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Nice To Haves

Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health (1+ year preferred)

Responsibilities

Conduct medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
Provide medical monitoring and medication management in detox and residential care
Stabilize patients with substance use disorders to support engagement in treatment
Order and review medications, labs, and urine drug screens (UDS)
Document all medical care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
Collaborate with medical, clinical, and utilization review (UR) teams
Ensure compliance with state regulations, JCAHO, CARF, and ASAM standards
Manage daily and weekly patient schedules efficiently