Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Overview

Keystone Treatment Center is actively seeking an experienced Family and Addiction Medicine Nurse Practitioner to join our dedicated team. As a leading inpatient addiction treatment facility, we provide comprehensive detoxification, residential treatment, and recovery services to individuals struggling with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.

With 126 licensed beds and an average daily census of approximately 110 patients, our multidisciplinary team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative environment. Providers play a critical role in conducting assessments, managing patients through detox and recovery, addressing acute medical concerns, and supporting long-term treatment success.

This is an excellent opportunity for a compassionate provider who is passionate about addiction medicine and making a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families. Keystone Treatment Center offers a collaborative clinical setting, modern electronic medical records through Best Notes, and the opportunity to work alongside an experienced team dedicated to recovery and healing.

Summary:

• Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
• Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan.
• Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.
• Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.
• Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.
• Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.
• Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.
• Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
• Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.
• May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.
• Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications:

• Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
• Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications:

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

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.