Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine

Boulder Care•Cleveland, OH

1d•$68 - $80•Remote

About The Position

Clinicians work directly with patients to provide medication-assisted treatment for Substance Use Disorders (SUD) and empower patients in their individual recovery journeys as a member of Boulder’s multidisciplinary care team. This is a high-impact, patient-facing role, which involves delivering compassionate and evidence-based care through telehealth. Care is provided largely through standard audio-visual connection but also includes occasional audio/telephone visits and a small volume of text-based communications. Clinical work is assisted by Boulder clinical decision support tools within our custom EHR, staff education, and real-time support from colleagues and clinical leadership.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of addiction treatment experience as an NP including adult populations
Degree from an accredited school of nursing and a graduate-level Clinician program
Ability to gain approval for multiple state licenses and insurance company contracts (no significant legal or credentialing barriers/sanctions)
Demonstrated expertise managing SUDs within a chronic care model, utilizing medication assisted recovery paired with social needs management in a Clinician capacity
Proficiency in electronic medical records and video conferencing; experience with Google Suite or similar platform highly preferred
Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team; exceptional communication, interpersonal skills, and collaborative problem solving.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies, workflows, and evolving clinical practices within our growing organization
Ability to efficiently manage time and caseload within a part-time schedule
Comfortable and effective working in a fast-paced, team-based care model, maintaining focus and quality even with limited weekly hours
Dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed internet to ensure HIPAA compliance
Cannot have previously been a patient at Boulder Care
Reside in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CO, FL, ID, KS, NC, MD, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, WA, WY
Have an active NP license + PMHNP certification in your state of residency
Have at least 1 year of experience regularly prescribing buprenorphine-based medications in an independent, outpatient setting as a core part of your daily practice (not something done occasionally or only during training)
Are interested in part-time work: 4–25 hours/week, minimum shift length of 4 hours

Nice To Haves

3 or more years of clinical experience as an NP or RN preferred
We are currently prioritizing candidates who can take one recurring weekday evening shift (5pm to 9pm Eastern/2pm to 6pm Pacific) and have at least two additional weekday evenings available to pick up voluntary shifts

Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage ongoing care for individuals with complex substance use disorders (SUDs) and related comorbidities
Understand, embrace, and incorporate harm reduction practices into all patient care
Help elicit patients’ own goals for their recovery and help them in achieving these goals over time through therapeutic alliance and shared decision-making
Educate patients on Boulder’s model of care, SUDs, related comorbidities, recovery strategies, and safer use where appropriate
Coordinate with teammates and Clinical Leadership to develop and oversee treatment plans, adjusting them as needed
Provide patient care during scheduled part-time shifts, which may include some nonstandard hours depending on coverage needs and candidate availability
Use technology effectively to facilitate a safe and rewarding patient experience
Interpret and share clinical results with patients without judgment in order to help them meet their goals and stay safe
Enable care coordination, connecting patients to clinical resources within and outside of Boulder through referrals where necessary, working with Peer Recovery Specialists, Case Managers, Care Advocates, and Care Navigators to help patients access social resources and navigate the healthcare system
Deliver proactive, clear, and constructive feedback and collaborate with Boulder’s Technology and Operations teams to troubleshoot as we continuously build out our digital treatment platforms
By the end of shift, all visit documentation must be completed, including all relevant information to enable consistent, high-quality team-based care
Review relevant Slack channels for updates and team communication
Understand and follow Boulder’s policies and procedures