Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Nurse Practitioner (NP )

Indiana Treatment Centers – Muncie
Location: Muncie, Indiana
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | Flexible/Work Life Balance

Join Our Mission. Change Lives.

Indiana Treatment Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our multidisciplinary team in Muncie, Indiana. This is an exciting opportunity to provide evidence-based medical care to individuals recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

If you're passionate about helping people reclaim their lives through recovery-focused care and enjoy practicing with autonomy while working alongside an exceptional clinical team, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner serves as a key member of the medical team, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medical management. Nurse Practitioner (NP ) t for patients receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The NP works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

This is a  full-time, on-site position with a flexible schedule designed to support work-life balance while meeting the needs of our patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical evaluations, histories, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage medications, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and withdrawal management protocols within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide timely clinical interventions.
• Review laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and consult reports.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic health record.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Joint Commission standards and regulatory compliance.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, recovery, and wellness.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Indiana Nurse Practitioner license in good standing.
• Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), as applicable.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred

• Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, detoxification, residential treatment, or psychiatry.
• Experience prescribing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Experience working in Joint Commission-accredited healthcare settings.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily works within an inpatient behavioral health treatment facility.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and computer use.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to respond to medical emergencies.
• Exposure to individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms, behavioral health crises, and psychiatric emergencies.

Why Indiana Treatment Centers?

• Flexible full-time schedule
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' recovery journeys
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement opportunities available in accordance with company policy.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team committed to clinical excellence

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana Treatment Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all team members are respected and valued. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.