Nurse Practitioner (np)

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments (medical, psychiatric, and substance use history)
• Diagnose and manage substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions
• Prescribe and manage MAT medications, including Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, and Methadone (as applicable)
• Manage withdrawal symptoms and provide detox support when needed
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans accordingly
• Collaborate with counselors, therapists, and case management staff
• Provide patient education on relapse prevention, harm reduction, and overall health
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in EMR
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and facility regulations

Skills

• Strong knowledge of addiction medicine and substance use disorders
• Proficiency in medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols
• Ability to assess and manage acute withdrawal symptoms
• Excellent clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
• Strong interpersonal and nonjudgmental communication style
• Ability to build rapport with high-risk and vulnerable populations
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills
• Team collaboration in a multidisciplinary environment
• Time management and ability to handle a fast-paced setting
• Attention to detail in documentation and regulatory compliance
• Cultural competency and trauma-informed care approach