Valley Behavioral Health

Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Valley Behavioral Health$135K — $145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1 year experience as a nurse practitioner preferred.
  • Experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings preferred.
  • Knowledge of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) methods and medications.
  • Understanding of state regulatory standards like HIPAA and Joint Commission guidelines.
  • Clean history of alcohol or drug misuse for three years prior to employment.
  • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner certification required.
  • Current South Carolina state license and DEA license required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial and annual physical evaluations to determine treatment eligibility.
  • Order and interpret lab studies, providing education and follow-up care to patients.
  • Monitor and adjust treatment plans for high-risk patients.
  • Prescribe medications for substance abuse treatment per state regulations.
  • Collaborate with the Medical Director on care plans and treatment strategies.
  • Document significant patient issues and any adverse events.
  • Communicate essential patient information to the healthcare team.

Benefits

  • Full-time, Monday to Friday schedule typically starting early morning.
  • Access to a supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
  • Opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' recovery journeys.
  • Work with a leading provider in the medication-assisted treatment field.
Full Job Description
Overview

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Join our team at Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner, where you'll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters recovery. In this role, you'll 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, you'll play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care. If you're 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:

Easley Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Easley, SC is part of Acadia Healthcare's 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
  • Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri, 5:15am-12;15pm
  • Compensation Range: $65-$70 per hour


Role as Nurse Practitioner:

The Nurse Practitioner 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; and,
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • 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

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:
  • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
  • Licensed to practice in the state of South Carolina
  • DEA license.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~3,000+ Employees • 170+ Locations • 74,000+ Patients • 33 States • 1 Network

Acadia Healthcare's 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 74,000 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.

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About Valley Behavioral Health

Valley Behavioral Health is a non-profit organization that provides mental health and substance abuse treatment services to individuals and families in Utah. The organization was founded in 1989 and has since grown to become one of the largest providers of behavioral health services in the state. Valley Behavioral Health offers a wide range of services, including outpatient therapy, medication management, crisis intervention, and residential treatment. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care to its clients and to promoting mental health awareness and education in the community.
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1987

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