Job Description

Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Join our team at Winston-Salem Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant where youll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters this role youll conduct comprehensive evaluations develop personalized treatment plans and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Guided by our Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor youll play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care. If youre passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment we invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to CTC.

Our Team:

Winston SalemComprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) located in Winston-Salem NC is part of Acadia Healthcares Comprehensive Treatment Centers the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our team provides compassionate high-quality counseling therapy medication and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

• Age Group/Range: Adults
• Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP
• Part-TimeSchedule: Monday - Friday 5 AM - 11 AM (hours vary up to 29 hours per week)

Role as Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant:

The NP/PA is an integral member of the clinics medical team responsible for delivering high-quality patient-centered care under the supervision of the Medical Director (and/or a supervising physician as required by state regulations). Working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals this role provides comprehensive medical management to support the treatment and recovery of patients.

For more information please contact Jaylen H at or call/text .

Responsibilities

Role 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; and
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner/physician assistant 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

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina
• DEA license.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

3000 Employees 170 Locations 74000 Patients 33 States 1 Network

Acadia Healthcares Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170 CARF-accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD). As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation we care for more than 74000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individuals characteristics protected by applicable state federal and local laws.

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