Title: Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Addiction Medicine (MAT)
Summary:
Join an outpatient addiction medicine team providing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for patients with substance use disorders. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by delivering compassionate, evidence-based care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment with a blend of in-person and telehealth services.
Day to Day:
Conduct patient assessments, medical histories, physical exams, and develop treatment plans.
Prescribe and manage MAT medications, including buprenorphine and naltrexone.
Administer intramuscular medications as needed.
Collaborate with physicians, counselors, and peer support specialists to coordinate patient care.
Educate patients on recovery, relapse prevention, and healthy lifestyle changes.
Maintain accurate documentation within the EHR and ensure compliance with HIPAA and controlled substance regulations.
Utilize crisis intervention techniques when necessary.
Provide care in a walk-in outpatient clinic and conduct telehealth visits when not seeing patients on-site.
Travel to a nearby clinic one day per week to provide coverage.
Shift:
Qualifications:
Master's or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
Active, unrestricted Colorado NP or PA license.
Active Colorado DEA registration.
Strong communication and clinical assessment skills.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient setting.
Two or more years of Physician Assistant experience preferred.
Perks!:
Competitive salary: $115,000-$140,000 annually
Monday-Friday schedule with limited weekend coverage
Collaborative multidisciplinary care team
Combination of in-person and telehealth patient care
Opportunity to make a direct impact in addiction medicine and recovery
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For California Applicants:
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).
This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.
