Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Join our team at Lakeland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner, where you'll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters recovery. In this role, you'll conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Guided by our Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care. If you're passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to CTC.

Our Team:

Lakeland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Lakeland, FL is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Role as Nurse Practitioner:

The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director; may also be directed by Nurse Supervisor for the clinic under the state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners; evaluates and monitors treatment of patients as part of a healthcare team at the clinic. May prescribe medication as allowed by state regulation.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation, assesses eligibility for treatment, evaluates patients' history of dependence on opioids;
• Orders appropriate laboratory studies, reviews laboratory results and provides necessary education, referral and / or follow up services to patients;
• Monitors the treatment plans of high risk patients.
• Prescribes medication for the treatment of substance abuse according to patient need as allowed by state regulation;
• Consults and collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner Guidelines;
• Reports and documents significant patient issues and adverse events;
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team;
• Collaborates with Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency;
• Ensures that the program and employees' transactions and activities are in full compliance with all laws and clinic legal compliance program policies and standards of conduct; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred. Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities preferred. Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards). No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to practice in the state of Florida.
• DEA license.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network:

3,000+ Employees · 170+ Locations · 74,000+ Patients · 33 States · 1 Network

Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170+ CARF-accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation, we care for more than 74,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

This position requires a Level 2 Background Screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. In accordance with Florida law, employers must provide applicants with direct access to information about the state's background screening requirements.

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