Full-Time or Part Time Advanced Practice Provider

Discovery House Calais is currently seeking a  Part Time APP to join our team!

Early morning Monday Tuesday Wednesday start with plenty of time left to enjoy your afternoons and weekends.

• No after hour call!
• Compensation is very competitive and negotiable.

 Our CTC provides medication assisted treatment to individuals, aged 18 and older, with sud or oud. By utilizing prescription medications that are specifically designed to assist individuals in the process of withdrawal, patients are able to safely progress toward lasting recovery under the supervision of our medical team. 

• Methadone
• Subutex
• Suboxone

Our knowledgeable staff of medical professionals helps patients progress throughout treatment in order to successfully achieve lasting recovery.

• Advanced nursing knowledge and clinical skills through an appropriate educational program
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner
• DEA License 
• Willingness and ability to get X-Waiver
• Ability to work early hours to meet the needs of our clients
• Experience in addiction/psychiatric treatment preferred

Acadia Healthcare owns & operates over 250+ facilities throughout the US, providing psychiatric and chemical dependency services to patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs. Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services.

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andy.diffenbaugh@acadiahealthcare.com

615-905-1731

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AHPR

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.

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
• Previous experience in behavioral health or substance use (SUD) treatment is preferred.
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for three years before employment.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to practice in the state in which the clinic operates.
• DEA license.

Practice with Acadia Healthcare 

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico, and more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.  We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics, and therapeutic school-based programs.

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