Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Addiction Medicine

Avenues Recovery

$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (FNP, PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado
  • Active DEA registration
  • 1+ year of experience in substance use disorder treatment or related fields
  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication
  • Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team

Responsibilities

  • Conduct medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Provide medical monitoring and medication management in detox and residential care
  • Stabilize patients with substance use disorders to engage in treatment
  • Order and review medications, labs, and urine drug screens
  • Document all medical care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
  • Collaborate with medical, clinical, and utilization review teams
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations and industry standards
  • Manage daily and weekly patient schedules efficiently

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous paid time off (PTO)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability
  • Life insurance and AD&D
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal coverage
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
  • Additional voluntary benefits available
Full Job Description


We are currently hiring a PsychiatricNurse Practitioner for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Denver, CO.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an NP to provide medical care, medication management, and clinical oversight in a detox and residential substance use disorder treatment setting.

This role emphasizes patient stabilization, interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance, allowing clinicians to practice thoughtfully in a structured, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans

Provide medical monitoring and medication management in detox and residential care

Stabilize patients with substance use disorders to support engagement in treatment

Order and review medications, labs, and urine drug screens (UDS)

Document all medical care in the electronic medical record (EMR)

Collaborate with medical, clinical, and utilization review (UR) teams

Ensure compliance with state regulations, JCAHO, CARF, and ASAM standards

Manage daily and weekly patient schedules efficiently

Required Qualifications:

Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (FNP, PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado

Active DEA registration

Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health (1+ year preferred)

Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

What Sets Us Apart:

Avenues Recovery Center at Denver is a 100-bed detox and inpatient substance use disorder treatment facility in a newly expanded space. Our continuously growing facility brings all medical and clinical services under one roof, supporting coordinated, patient-centered care in a behavioral health setting.

Our 24/7 medical and clinical teams provide compassionate, dignified care focused on patient stabilization, safety, and recovery. The collaborative atmosphere, built by both staff and clients-creates a supportive environment where quality care and clinical integrity come first.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive compensation

Generous paid time off (PTO)

• 401(k) with employer match

• Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Life insurance and AD&D

Pet Insurance

Legal coverage

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA

Additional voluntary benefits available

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!

Apply today!

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