Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant - Addiction Medicine

Location: West Lebanon Comprehensive Treatment Center, 254 Plainfield Road, West Lebanon, NH 03784

About the role

The Nurse Practitioner OR Physician Assistant provides advanced nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director; may also be directed by Nurse Supervisor for the clinic under the state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners; evaluates and monitors treatment of patients as part of a healthcare team at the clinic. May prescribe medication as allowed by state regulation.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation
• Assesses eligibility for treatment
• Evaluates patients’ history of dependence on opioids
• Orders appropriate laboratory studies
• Reviews laboratory results and provides necessary education, referral and/or follow‑up services to patients
• Monitors the treatment plans of high‑risk patients
• Prescribes medication for the treatment of substance abuse according to patient need as allowed by state regulation
• Consults and collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner Guidelines
• Reports and documents significant patient issues and adverse events
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team
• Collaborates with Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency
• Ensures that the program and employees’ transactions and activities are in full compliance with all laws and clinic legal compliance program policies and standards of conduct
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred
• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities 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

Qualifications

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Licensed to practice in the state of New Hampshire
• DEA license

Pay

Compensation: $60‑$70 per hour (DOE)

Schedule

Schedule: Part‑time TU/WE/FR or any combination of, 6 am – 11 am Eastern