What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse Practitioner SUD position at SUD Residential?
Overview
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment! In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive, evidence-based care to individuals struggling with addiction, helping them on their journey to recovery. Your expertise will empower patients through personalized treatment plans, medication management, and collaborative care, all within a supportive and innovative environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of behavioral health and substance use treatment while working with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to excellence.
Duties
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including vital signs, medical history, and behavioral health evaluations to determine appropriate SUD treatment strategies.
- Prescribe and manage medications for substance use disorder, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), following all DEA regulations and clinical guidelines.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, counselors, social workers, and other healthcare professionals to develop integrated care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Provide patient education on addiction recovery, relapse prevention, medication adherence, and lifestyle modifications to support sustained recovery.
- Document all patient encounters accurately within electronic health records (EHR/Epic systems), ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other privacy standards.
- Participate in case management activities such as discharge planning, follow-up scheduling, and coordination with community resources for ongoing support.
- Engage in telehealth consultations to expand access to care for patients in diverse settings and ensure continuity of treatment.
Experience
- Current Nurse Practitioner license with certification in family practice, adult-gerontology, or behavioral health.
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals with substance use disorders or behavioral health conditions.
- Proficiency in EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Athenahealth for documentation and patient management.
- Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols and familiarity with opioid use disorder pharmacotherapy options.
- Strong understanding of clinical research methods related to addiction medicine and familiarity with ICD coding for diagnoses.
- Experience working within collaborative practice agreements under state law to prescribe medications independently.
- Prior experience in outpatient clinics, community health settings, or telehealth platforms is highly desirable.
Join us in transforming lives through compassionate care and innovative treatment approaches! We are committed to supporting your professional growth while fostering a positive work environment dedicated to excellence in healthcare delivery.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $196,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150,000 - $196,000