NP or PA - Addiction Medicine

About the role

Join our team at Muncie Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, 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.

Role Overview

The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for delivering high-quality medical services to patients within the scope of licensure. This includes conducting physical examinations, managing medical aspects of care across all clinic service levels, and providing education, referrals, and follow-up care. The APP/NP/PA may prescribe medication as permitted by state regulations. Will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and ensure continuity of care.

Role Responsibilities

• Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education;
• Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance;
• Ensures physician medication orders are being followed.
• Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician;
• Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback;
• Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance;
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities, is 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/Certifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA)
• Licensed to practice in the state of Indiana
• Active DEA license