Nurse Practitioner

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

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General Description

The Nurse Practitioner provides medical and psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for individuals in detoxification and residential levels of care. This role emphasizes trauma-informed, patient-centered, and evidence-based practices aligned with ASAM Criteria, Stages of Change, and Joint Commission standards. The NP will collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity, safety, and quality of care throughout the recovery journey.

Essential Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, psychiatric evaluations, and medical screenings for new admissions within 24 hours.
• Prescribe and manage medications, including detoxification, withdrawal management, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) protocols.
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team, integrating ASAM and evidence-based practices.
• Supervise and support nursing staff in safe medication administration and clinical documentation practices.
• Document all services in the electronic health record (EHR) in compliance with organizational standards and payer requirements.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and leadership to promote integrated behavioral and medical care.
• Provide patient education related to medications, health promotion, and relapse prevention.
• Respond to medical and psychiatric emergencies in coordination with crisis management protocols.
• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings, audits, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Maintain current licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements.

Qualifications

Required :

Preferred :

Key Competencies

Work Conditions

This position involves both clinical and administrative duties in a detoxification and residential treatment environment. The NP must be able to respond to patient needs quickly and calmly, including during medical or psychiatric emergencies. Some evening, weekend, or on-call work may be required.

Performance Expectations

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Wise Path Recovery Center, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.