Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Or Physician AssistantCommunity Medical Services (CMS) is hiring immediately a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. Whether performing physical exams and assessments or prescribing and managing patient methadone treatment plans, your work will help foster a safe place for anyone beginning their recovery journey with us.As part of our mission to help individuals recover from substance use disorders, you'll thrive in a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment where your contributions are valued.Along the way, we'll invest in your well-being through a benefits package for full-time employees that includes:Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings accountShort and long-term disability insuranceLife insurancePaid sick, vacation, and holiday time401K retirement plan with matchTuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%Employee assistance program to support your mental health and wellnessOngoing professional developmentWe're looking for someone who:Is excited to work in an outpatient setting, much like a doctor's office or behavioral health clinic.Enjoys a consistent, full-time schedule.Has experience working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals.To thrive in this role, you must be able to:Bring sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent.Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication.Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws.Maintain responsibility for patients' case management, including chronic health problems, health conditions, and prescription medication management.Accurately complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record.Perform comprehensive physical examinations of patients and facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care.Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients' healthcare needs are met.Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits.Requirements:Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employmentUnrestricted DEA licenseBoard Certified in Psychiatry preferred but not requiredCPR Certification RequiredFirst Aid Certification RequiredClinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferredExperience documenting into an electronic medical recordAbility to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis testNotice to Minnesota Employees:All new hires must provide proof of MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) and Varicella (Chickenpox) vaccinations.In addition, new hires should have a current flu vaccination or be willing to receive one.Medical or religious exemptions for the flu vaccine are permitted. CMS will provide exemption forms, which must be completed and submitted prior to the start date.About Community Medical Services:Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.Our Commitment:We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Other Conditions:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.