Withdrawal Management Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Withdrawal Management Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job Category: Nursing

Requisition Number: WITHD
002438

• Posted :
  March 10, 2026
• Full-Time

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3201 1st Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA

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Job Summary
The Withdrawal Management Nurse Practitioner provides same-day psychiatric and medical assessments and medication management for individuals experiencing acute substance use and withdrawal symptoms. This role includes conducting comprehensive psychiatric and medical evaluations, initiating evidence-based withdrawal management protocols, and prescribing medications to safely manage withdrawal symptoms.

Patient Assessment & Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and medical evaluations for individuals
  presenting with substance use and/or withdrawal symptoms.
• Provide immediate, evidence-based interventions to manage withdrawal symptoms safely and
  effectively.
• Evaluate the severity of withdrawal and determine appropriate withdrawal management
  interventions.
• Provide timely clinical stabilization and initiate evidence-based treatment plans.
• Assess and address co-occurring psychiatric and medical conditions that may complicate
  withdrawal and recovery.
• Perform same day withdrawal management visits in a timely manner.

Medication Management

• Prescribe, monitor, and manage medications used in withdrawal management and substance
  use disorder treatment.
• Initiate and monitor medication-assisted treatment when clinically appropriate, including
  medications such as Buprenorphine and Methadone, in accordance with clinical protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor patient response to medications and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated,
  ensuring safe and effective management of withdrawal symptoms.
• Collaborate with the medical team to manage medications for pain, anxiety, and other related conditions.
• Ensure safe prescribing practices and adherence to regulatory requirements for controlled substances.

Care Coordination & Interdisciplinary Collaboration

• Work closely with physicians, nurses, counselors, and addiction specialists to develop
  coordinated and integrated treatment plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care team meetings to review patient progress and adjust treatment strategies.
• Coordinate transitions of care with primary care providers, behavioral health services, and community resources following stabilization.
• Support continuity of care by facilitating appropriate referrals for ongoing medical and psychiatric treatment.

Patient Education & Recovery Support

• Provide education to patients and families regarding substance use disorders, withdrawal symptoms, medication-assisted treatment, and the recovery process.
• Discuss medication risks, benefits and side effects to support informed decision-making.
• Encourage engagement in recovery support and community resources that promote life-long recovery and stability.
• Ensure that patients and families are fully informed about the treatment plan and follow-up care.

Documentation & Regulatory Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation, treatment plans and follow-up care in accordance with organizational policies and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with prescribing regulations, medication management, withdrawal management protocols, and documentation standards.
• Support program compliance with applicable substance use disorder treatment regulations and standards.

Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications):

Education

• Master’s degree in advanced practice nursing.
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Board certification as a PMHNP-BC.
• Background in primary care nursing such as Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Adult Gerontology Nurse Practitioner (AGNP) preferred.

Licensure

• Active, unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nursing license with MN Board of Nursing.
• Active DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances, including medications used in withdrawal management and addiction treatment.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in psychiatric, addiction medicine or withdrawal management settings.
• Experience assessing and managing acute substance withdrawal and co-occurring psychiatric or medical conditions.
• Familiarity with harm reduction principles and trauma-informed care approaches.
• DEA DATA waiver (or eligibility) to prescribe buprenorphine.
• Demonstrated skills in the acute management of patients.
• Strong clinical…