Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Join Racine Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner providing advanced nursing care in an outpatient medication-assisted treatment (MAT) opioid treatment program. You will conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications for patients with opioid use disorder under the supervision of the Medical Director and in collaboration with the Nurse Supervisor and multidisciplinary team.

Clinical Setting

Racine CTC is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the nation's leading provider of medication-assisted treatment. The program serves adult patients seeking recovery from opioid use disorder in an outpatient setting.

Schedule

Part-time position: 5:00 AM to 10:00 AM, two days per week.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial and annual history and physical evaluations and assess patient eligibility for treatment
• Evaluate patients' history of opioid dependence
• Order appropriate laboratory studies, review results, and provide necessary education, referral, and follow-up services
• Monitor treatment plans of high-risk patients
• Prescribe medication for substance abuse treatment according to patient need and state regulations
• Consult and collaborate with the Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner guidelines
• Report and document significant patient issues and adverse events
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate members of the healthcare team
• Collaborate with the Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency
• Ensure program compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory standards, and clinic policies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Board-certified Nurse Practitioner
• Active Wisconsin state license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner
• DEA license
• Minimum one year of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities
• Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards, including 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards