Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) - Addiction Medicine

Job Description

Job Description

Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) – Addiction Medicine

Our client is seeking a compassionate and experienced Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner (CRNP) to provide evidence-based care for patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and alcohol use disorder (AUD). Candidates must have Pennsylvania prescribing authority and experience managing medications for addiction treatment.

Location: Allentown, PA

This flexible hybrid position combines virtual appointments with in-office appointments and responsibilities.

Schedule and Work Arrangement

• The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the selected Nurse Practitioner’s availability and patient-care needs.
• In-office days per week are required, as needed, for medication dispensing, injectable treatments, and other services requiring an in-person visit.
• Appointments that do not require an in-person visit may be conducted virtually.
• All virtual services must comply with applicable telehealth, prescribing, documentation, and patient-privacy requirements.

Compensation

Compensation is based on completed patient appointments:

• Induction appointments: $95 hourly-$110 hourly per completed 45-minute appointment
• Follow-up and medication-management appointments: $35 hourly-$40 hourly per completed 15-minute appointment

Final compensation within these ranges will be based on experience and qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• National certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner, or Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
• Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, primary care, or an integrated outpatient treatment setting.
• Experience treating patients with co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.
• Experience administering or managing injectable medications used in addiction treatment.
• Current Basic Life Support certification, if required by the practice setting.

Apply Today

Qualified Nurse Practitioners who are passionate about expanding access to evidence-based addiction treatment and supporting patients throughout recovery are encouraged to apply.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical histories, physical examinations, and substance-use assessments.
• Diagnose and treat opioid use disorder, alcohol use disorder, and related health conditions within the CRNP’s authorized scope of practice.
• Conduct patient induction appointments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Initiate, prescribe, and monitor medications for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Conduct follow-up and medication-management appointments in person or virtually, as clinically appropriate.
• Provide in-office support for medication dispensing and injectable treatments when needed and legally authorized.
• Evaluate treatment response, medication adherence, side effects, withdrawal symptoms, and risk of recurrence.
• Order and interpret laboratory tests, toxicology screenings, and other clinically appropriate diagnostic studies.
• Review the Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program when required.
• Educate patients about their medications, overdose prevention, naloxone, harm reduction, recovery resources, and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, counselors, behavioral health professionals, pharmacists, and community resources.
• Identify and respond appropriately to urgent medical, psychiatric, withdrawal-related, or overdose risks.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation.
• Comply with applicable federal and Pennsylvania laws, clinical standards, telehealth rules, prescribing requirements, and organizational policies.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license.
• Current Pennsylvania CRNP certification in an appropriate clinical specialty.
• Current Pennsylvania prescriptive authority under an approved collaborative agreement, or the ability to establish and maintain the collaborative agreement required for the position.
• Current DEA registration appropriate to the medications prescribed in this role.
• Clinical experience treating opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder.
• Experience initiating and managing medications for addiction treatment.
• Knowledge of evidence-based addiction treatment, harm-reduction practices, overdose prevention, and recovery-oriented care.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, medication-management, communication, and documentation skills.
• Ability to provide appropriate clinical services through telehealth.
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary care team.
• Commitment to compassionate, respectful, culturally responsive, and nonjudgmental patient care.

Benefits

This flexible hybrid position combines virtual appointments with in-office appointments and responsibilities.

Schedule and Work Arrangement

• The schedule may be adjusted to accommodate the selected Nurse Practitioner’s availability and patient-care needs.
• In-office days per week are required, as needed, for medication dispensing, injectable treatments, and other services requiring an in-person visit.
• Appointments that do not require an in-person visit may be conducted virtually.
• All virtual services must comply with applicable telehealth, prescribing, documentation, and patient-privacy requirements.