Nurse Practitioner (Addiction Medicine)

Quick Facts

• Role: Nurse Practitioner (Addiction Medicine)

• Setting: Outpatient OTP (Medication-Assisted Treatment)

• Population: Adults

• Schedule: Monday–Friday, 5:30A–2:00P

• Pay: $60–$80 per hour

Description

Provide advanced nursing care in an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP), including comprehensive evaluations, eligibility assessments, monitoring of treatment plans for high-risk patients, and prescribing medications as allowed by state regulation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team under the Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor to optimize patient outcomes and support recovery from opioid use disorder.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and annual history and physical evaluations; assess eligibility and opioid dependence history

• Order appropriate laboratory studies; review labs and provide education, referrals, and follow-up

• Monitor treatment plans for high-risk patients

• Prescribe medication for substance abuse treatment as allowed by state regulation

• Consult and collaborate with the Medical Director on care planning per Nurse Practitioner guidelines

• Report and document significant patient issues and adverse events

• Communicate relevant information to the care team

• Collaborate with the Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency

• Ensure program and employee activities comply with laws and clinic legal compliance policies and standards of conduct

• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner

• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts

• DEA license

• 1+ year experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner (preferred)

• Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (preferred)

• Familiarity with MAT: methadone, buprenorphine, naltrexone

• Familiarity with 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and Joint Commission standards

• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for 3 years prior to employment

Benefits

• Reasonable hourly compensation range: $60–$80 per hour