Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Treatment

Full-time | $140,000–$150,000 annuallyMonday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., plus rotating regional on-call responsibilities ABOUT GOLDEN GROVE RECOVERY AND ALSOS BEHAVIORAL HEALTHGolden Grove Recovery in Louisville, Kentucky, provides residential addiction treatment to individuals living with substance use disorders. As part of Alsos Behavioral Health, a multi-state addiction-treatment company focused on Medicaid and safety-net care, we help people rebuild their lives through individualized, evidence-based treatment in a structured, supportive environment. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Nurse Practitioner, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with medical needs during active withdrawal and early recovery. Your work will combine direct patient care, medication management, clinical documentation, and coordination with the treatment team. This role requires sound clinical judgment, dependable follow-through, and a compassionate approach to patients navigating recovery. You will help protect patient safety and comfort while supporting continuity of care from admission through discharge. WHAT THIS ROLE OWNSProvide direct patient care, including physical assessments, medical management, and medication prescribing in accordance with applicable orders and scope of practice.Complete comprehensive medical histories and physical examinations within 24 hours of admission.Conduct face-to-face assessments for patients receiving detox services as part of the program’s daily assessment coverage.Provide weekly face-to-face assessments for patients in other levels of care.Participate in treatment team meetings and coordinate medical care with other clinical professionals.Support aftercare planning and discharge decisions from a medical perspective.Maintain accurate, efficient clinical documentation and current licensure and certifications.Uphold applicable state, federal, and Joint Commission standards.Schedule and on-call expectations:Regular hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.Regional on-call coverage is typically one day per week, increasing to two days per week when another provider is on leave.Respond to after-hours calls within 30 minutes when on call. WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKEAdmission histories and physical examinations are completed within the required 24-hour window.Patients receive timely assessments, appropriate medical management, and coordinated care.Documentation clearly supports clinical decisions and continuity of treatment.Medical input informs treatment planning, aftercare, and discharge support.On-call responses meet the 30-minute expectation. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSActive Nurse Practitioner license (NP or APRN).Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program.Authorization to work in the United States.Sound clinical judgment and strong clinical documentation skills.Ability to work independently within the role’s scope and collaboratively with the treatment team.Availability to meet the stated schedule and rotating on-call responsibilities.Commitment to a drug-free lifestyle and responsible alcohol use. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience in addiction medicine or behavioral health.A strong interest in recovery and behavioral health care. WHO WILL THRIVEYou bring a calm, compassionate presence to patient care and can make thoughtful clinical decisions when patients have complex needs. You keep assessments and documentation current, communicate clearly with colleagues, and take responsibility for follow-through. You value both independent clinical work and coordinated treatment, and you want your work to contribute directly to patients’ recovery. NOT A FIT IF…This position may not align with your goals if you are seeking a role without direct patient care or rotating on-call responsibilities, or if timely documentation and treatment team coordination are not consistent parts of your practice. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSApply for the Nurse Practitioner position at Golden Grove Recovery:https://recruiting.myapps.paychex.com/appone/MainInfoReq.asp?R_ID=7205138 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYAlsos Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law.