Nurse Practitioner (NP) Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

You MatterMake a difference every day in the lives of the underserved. Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture. Excellent career growth opportunities.Join us and find a career that supports:Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patientsAutonomy in a warm team environmentGrowth and trainingPerks and BenefitsIn addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!Tuition Assistance and dependent ScholarshipsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coachingCompany paid life insuranceTax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discountsPreferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loansWhy UsNow is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to "Always Do The Right Thing!", and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.How You Make a DifferenceAs a Nurse Practitioner MAT, you will deliver comprehensive medical care to patients, operating within established policies and procedures and in alignment with state regulations, under the guidance of the Site Medical Director and fellow site Physicians. Your role involves meticulous documentation of provided services for monitoring purposes and promptly communicating any schedule changes or coverage needs to the Medical Director and site director to ensure uninterrupted medical services for patients even during your absence.Key ResponsibilitiesConducts thorough medical examinations of referred patients upon reporting to the assigned facility, adhering to clinic treatment policies and all relevant state and federal regulations.Provides guidance and training to medical staff, participates in case conferences, and collaborates with clinic personnel on treatment plans while ensuring accurate and timely documentation of patient progress in SOAP format.Responds promptly to health emergencies following standard protocols, reviews records as necessary, and utilizes available resources for problem resolution before considering off-site referrals.Performs comprehensive medical assessments, including history-taking and physical examinations, to diagnose opioid dependence and coexisting medical or psychiatric disorders, making appropriate referrals for further treatment.Prescribes tailored patient care regimens, upholding confidentiality standards and contributing insights to facility committees upon request from the Site Medical Director or Health Services Administrator.Additional DetailsFull Time, M-Friday 8 hour shifts (0800-1600) You should have strong experience assessing and treating patients with substance use disorders, including opioid use disorder and co-occurring medical or psychiatric conditions. You should be skilled in conducting histories and physical examinations, developing and reviewing treatment plans, prescribing and monitoring medication-assisted treatment, and responding to urgent medical needs. Strong clinical judgment, accurate SOAP-format documentation, patient education, regulatory compliance, and multidisciplinary collaboration are essential. Candidates should also be comfortable working independently, interacting with patients with patience and tact, and recognizing when additional consultation or referral is needed.Qualifications & RequirementsEducationGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing.Advanced degree in an approved and accredited Nurse Practitioner program.Experience2 years' experience as a Nurse PractitionerLicenses/CertificationsMust have and maintain current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner within the state of employment.Must have and maintain current CPR certification.Must have or be willing to obtain DATA 2000 Waiver prior to employment.This position is available only to those who reside in the United States.We Are An Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerWe value the contributions of team members with a broad range of experiences, skills, and perspectives and are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all.We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn't seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.