NP PA

Job Description

At Thrive Behavioral Health and Recovery, we believe that every individual deserves compassionate, respectful, and judgment-free care. As an opioid treatment program (OTP) specializing in Methadone and Suboxone (buprenorphine) treatment, Thrive provides medication-assisted treatment (MAT) to individuals struggling with opioid use disorder. Our mission is to create a welcoming and supportive environment where patients feel heard, valued, and encouraged throughout their recovery journey.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who not only brings strong clinical skills but also genuinely cares about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals facing substance use challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Evaluate new patients, obtain relevant medical histories, perform appropriate physical examinations, identify care needs, and support admission and treatment planning.

· Conduct scheduled and clinically indicated follow-up visits to monitor progress, treatment response, medication effectiveness, adverse effects, and patient safety.

· Assess and manage medication treatment, including dose recommendations or adjustments, orders, and prescriptions when authorized by the provider’s scope and credentials and applicable OTP requirements.

· Order, review, interpret, and follow up on relevant laboratory tests and toxicology results; document clinical decisions and communicate findings as appropriate.

· Identify acute medical concerns, psychiatric symptoms, substance use risks, and other conditions requiring further evaluation, referral, escalation, or emergency intervention.

· Provide patient education on treatment, medication safety, overdose prevention, and available community health resources.

· Coordinate with nursing, counseling, case management, and administrative staff to address patient needs and continuity of care.

· Consult with the medical director on complex cases and follow established escalation procedures.

· Maintain accurate, complete, and timely records in the electronic medical record; aim to complete visit documentation by the end of the workday whenever practicable and comply with Thrive’s documentation deadlines.

· Participate in clinical meetings, quality improvement, policy implementation, and other reasonable duties related to patient care.

Required Skills and Abilities

· Excellent verbal and written communication and patient-centered interpersonal skills.

· Sound clinical judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

· Ability to organize competing priorities and work effectively in a multidisciplinary outpatient setting.

· Respectful, nonjudgmental approach to individuals receiving substance use disorder treatment.

· Ability to use electronic medical records and maintain patient confidentiality.

Education, Licensure, and Experience

· Graduation from an accredited educational program qualifying the candidate as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant.

· Current, unrestricted Colorado licensure or other applicable state authorization to practice as an NP or PA, together with all required professional credentials and certifications for the role.

· Appropriate prescriptive authority and controlled-substance registration(s), when required for assigned duties.

· Experience in addiction medicine, opioid use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or related outpatient care is preferred.

· Ability to practice in accordance with applicable professional, state, federal, and opioid treatment program requirements.

Physical and Work Requirements

· Ability to perform essential clinical functions, including patient examinations and electronic documentation, with or without reasonable accommodation.

May occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 10 pounds

Pay: $65.00 - $75.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16.0 – 32.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have previous experience working in addiction medicine, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), or an opioid treatment program (OTP)?

Work Location:

In person