What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner position at Allendale Treatment?
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Allendale Treatment
Location: Auburn, IN
Schedule: Full Time
About Allendale Treatment
Allendale Treatment provides compassionate, evidence-based care to adults experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Our multidisciplinary team works together to ensure patients receive safe, respectful, and effective care throughout their recovery journey.
Position Overview
Allendale Treatment is seeking a dedicated Nurse Practitioner (NP) to provide medical care for adult patients receiving inpatient addiction and mental health treatment. This role focuses on patient assessments, medication management, diagnostic evaluation, and collaboration with our clinical and medical teams to support safe detoxification and recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct medical assessments, histories, and physical/psychiatric evaluations
- Diagnose and treat substance use and mental health conditions
- Provide medication management, including psychotropic medications
- Order and interpret laboratory tests and diagnostic studies
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Document patient encounters accurately and within required timeframes
- Communicate patient status with physicians, nurses, and clinical staff
- Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, and recovery
- Identify suicide risk and ensure appropriate clinical response
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and treatment planning
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Current APRN / Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Indiana
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) strongly preferred
- Ability to practice under Indiana NP regulations (IC 25-23-1-19.4)
- Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, or psychiatry preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
Why Join Allendale Treatment
- 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Meaningful work helping individuals recover from addiction and mental illness