Nurse Practitioner

About the role

Community Medical Services (CMS) is hiring a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to assist patients recovering from addictions to opioids and other illicit substances. The role involves performing physical exams and assessments, prescribing and managing methadone treatment plans, and fostering a safe recovery environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical exams and assessments
• Prescribe and manage patient methadone treatment plans
• Foster a supportive, engaging, and fulfilling work environment
• Invest in your well-being through various benefits
• Work in an outpatient setting, similar to a doctor’s office or behavioral health clinic
• Ensure all medical evaluations, medical histories, and physical examinations are complete before patients receive initial dose of medication
• Manage ongoing treatment, including signing medical orders, treatment plans, and documentation required by state and federal laws
• Maintain responsibility for patients’ case management, including chronic health problems, health conditions, and prescription medication management
• Accurately complete same-day clinical documentation using required visit templates entered into the Electronic Health Record
• Facilitate referrals to other healthcare professionals and medical facilities as needed for continuum of care
• Collaborate with the Medical Director to ensure patients’ healthcare needs are met
• Educate patients, families, staff, and community members on medication actions, side effects, and proper health and nutrition habits

Requirements

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in state of employment
• Unrestricted DEA license
• CPR Certification Required
• First Aid Certification Required
• Clinical experience in substance abuse rehabilitation and Opioid treatment preferred
• Ability to complete a valid fingerprint clearance and tuberculosis test

Qualifications

• Sensitivity to the needs of those who are chemically dependent
• Experience working with multi-cultural and low socio-economic individuals

Skills

• Ability to document into an electronic medical record

Benefits

• Subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick, vacation, and holiday time
• Tuition and CME reimbursement up to 100%
• Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellness
• Ongoing professional development

Pay

$75-$85/hr

Schedule

Mon-Fri 6am-1pm

Community Medical Services

Community Medical Services (CMS) is a CARF-accredited addiction treatment program providing services in the form of outpatient medication-assisted treatment and one-on-one and group counseling to those seeking help with their opioid use disorder. Headquartered in Arizona with more than 70 treatment clinics in 14 states, CMS is dedicated to meeting the challenges presented by the growing opioid epidemic in communities where treatment is lacking.

Our Commitment

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.