Nurse Practitioner (Full-Time)

About Boulder

Boulder Care is an award-winning digital clinic for addiction medicine, recognized for innovation and high quality of patient care. Founded in 2017 by CEO Stephanie Strong, our mission is to improve the lives of people with substance use disorders through compassionate, evidence-based care. We provide Boulder patients with a fully virtual, multidisciplinary care team—including medical providers, behavioral health clinicians, and peer recovery specialists—who deliver personalized treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and ongoing support. Our approach is grounded in clinical excellence, patient-centered care, and a commitment to reducing barriers to recovery. Boulder partners with leading health plans, employers, and community organizations to ensure that our services are accessible and covered for the people who need them most. Boulder Care is looking for Nurse Practitioners who are aligned with Harm Reduction principles and have experience prescribing buprenorphine-based medications for opioid use disorder in an outpatient setting. This is a fully remote, full-time, W2 position. If you are interested in part-time opportunities, please visit our careers page to view current openings.

We Are Looking For Individuals Who

• Reside in one of the following states: AK, AZ, CO, FL, ID, KS, MD, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, WA, and WY
• Have an active Nurse Practitioner license in your state of residence (Note: we are currently unable to hire PA-Cs or CNSs)
• 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 Full-time work: 30-40 hours/week, with shifts ending at 6pm Eastern Time

If this sounds like you, please continue applying.

About The Role

• This position is 100% remote.
• The Nurse Practitioner works directly with patients to deliver medication-assisted recovery for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and empowers patients in their recovery journeys in coordination with the Care Team (primarily Care Advocates and Peer Recovery Specialists).
• Our clinicians deliver compassionate and empathetic telephonic, text-based, and video-based (telehealth) patient engagement and monitoring.
• Boulder Care recognizes the value that lived experience can provide to our organization, community, and patients. Applicants with lived experience and/or training as a peer recovery specialist are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities and Work Focus

Patient Facing (80%)

• Evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage ongoing care for individuals with complex SUDs and related comorbidities
• Understand, embrace, and incorporate harm reduction practices into all patient care
• Help elicit patients’ own goals for their recovery and support them 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 Medical Directors/Clinical Leadership to develop and oversee treatment plans, adjusting them as needed
• Provide patient care coverage during scheduled shifts, including some nonstandard hours (evenings/weekends) based on team needs and candidate availability
• Use technology effectively to facilitate a safe and rewarding patient experience
• Interpret and share lab/clinical results with patients without judgment to help them meet their goals and stay safe
• Enable care coordination, connecting patients to clinical and social resources inside and outside of Boulder

Administrative (20%)

• Participate in Department and Company-wide meetings (ECHO, All Hands, Pod meetings, Care Team, etc.)
• 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
• Complete thorough chart notes within 24 hours of patient visit
• Regularly monitor relevant channels for updates, team communication, and patient care collaboration
• Understand and follow Boulder’s policies and procedures

Requirements for the Role

• Minimum 1+ year of addiction treatment experience
• 3 or more years of clinical experience as an NP or RN preferred
• Degree from an accredited school of nursing and a graduate-level nurse practitioner program
• Demonstrated experience managing SUDs in a chronic care model through medication-assisted recovery paired with social needs management
• Specific experience transitioning individuals from illicit opioids to buprenorphine
• Proficiency in EMRs and video conferencing platforms (Google Suite or similar highly preferred)
• Ability to gain approval for multiple state licenses and insurance company contracts (no significant legal or credentialing barriers/sanctions)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team; outstanding communication and collaboration
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and workflows
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Dedicated, private workspace with a lockable door and high-speed internet to ensure HIPAA compliance
• Cannot have previously been a patient at Boulder Care

Schedule Expectations

• Full-time: 30-40 hours per week
• Typical 8 hour shifts are 10am to 6pm Eastern Time, Monday - Friday

Compensation and Benefits

• Full-time (1.0 FTE): Annualized pay range: $130,000–$140,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Hourly Pay Levels (for Context): Level 1: $55.29 – $63.46 (~$115,000–$132,000/year); Level 2: $62.02 – $68.22 (~$129,000–$142,900/year); Level 3: $66.35 – $72.68 (~$138,000–$151,200/year)
• Health coverage through Regence; dental and vision coverage; short-term disability
• Mental health services via Regence, Doctors on Demand, and EAP
• Additional support through Talkspace after challenging patient visits
• 4 weeks of PTO per year (5 weeks after 2 years)
• Sick leave accrue at 1 hour for every 30 hours paid
• 9 paid holidays
• 12 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 401(k) retirement plan; CME support; licensing, credentialing, malpractice, and waiver renewal coverage
• Hardware provided

Equal Opportunity

Boulder Care believes the people who manage our product and team should be representative of those who use the platform. This includes people from backgrounds that are historically underrepresented in the industry. We celebrate differences and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. If you are a qualified person with a passion for what we do, please apply!