Nurse Practitioner​/Physician Assistant

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Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant | Santa Maria, CA

Sat/Sun | 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pinnacle Treatment Centers is a nationally recognized leader in addiction treatment services that has been featured in publications such as: LA Times, NBC Today, US News, Health Digest, Medscape, and Huffington Post. Through our mission to remove all barriers to recovery and transform individuals, families, and communities with treatment that works, we touch the lives of more than 35,000 patients daily.

Our teammates believe we are creating a better world where lives and communities are made whole again through comprehensive treatment.

As an APRN or Physician Assistant
, you will work in coordination with the doctor to monitor and dispense medication‑assisted therapy to patients. You will also consult with the patient’s therapist and other providers to ensure the treatment plan is adapted accordingly.

$70 to $95 per hour

• 18 days PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 401(k) with company match
• Company sponsored ongoing training and certification opportunities.
• Full comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short‑term disability, long‑term disability and accident insurance.
• Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program (STAR LRP)

• Must have a current DEA‑X Prescription license
• Must be a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in accordance with the laws in the State of employment
• Must maintain continuing education credits as required by the appropriate licensing board
• Experience or knowledge in the field of drug abuse recommended
• Must be CPR, First Aid, and BLS certified

• Perform those parts of client physicals as directed by the Physician.
• Supervise nursing staff and dispensing operations.
• Supervise medication storage and inventory processes and procedures.
• Maintain up‑to‑date and accurate data in patient computer files.
• Coordinate patient care with the PCP (Primary Care Physician) or other physician who may be prescribing opiates or other psycho‑active medication.
• Consult with counselors and supervisors as related to individual patient medical/medication needs at least one time monthly.
• Conduct H&Ps at intake and annually thereafter.
• Participate in case planning and consultation with the lead counselor, the facility/executive director, the project director, and the medical director as needed.
• Weekend coverage as needed at the facility.

Join our team. Join our mission.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Pinnacle Treatment Centers is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate business considerations. We want to have the best available persons in every job. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), parental leave, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic characteristics or information, political affiliation, non‑merit based factors or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

It also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.