Psychiatric & Family Nurse Practitioner
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Mid
Master's
Palmer Lake, CO, USA
In PersonOnsite; on-call providers must remain within one hour of the facility.
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryAdvanced Practice Providers
About the job
Requirements
- A master’s degree from an accredited nursing program, including Family Nurse Practitioner and psychiatric nurse practice qualifications, is required.
- Experience in addiction medicine or primary behavioral health is preferred.
- Familiarity with JCAHO and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
- Familiarity with ASAM criteria and other indicated healthcare standards is preferred.
- Ability to apply Continuous Quality Improvement and Performance Improvement Team philosophy and develop and apply organizational strategies.
- Communication skills to relate to all levels of facility staff; self-motivation and confidence.
- Depending on the state of practice, a protocol agreement between the NP and Medical Director may be required.
- Must be a licensed nurse with a master’s degree or higher to practice as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the applicable state.
- Must have DEA authorization to prescribe controlled medications and training in Buprenorphine prescribing as outlined by the DEA in the state(s) of practice.
- DEA-authorized prescribers must demonstrate completion of at least eight hours of educational training on treatment and management of patients with opioid or other substance use disorders.
- Depending on the state of practice, a protocol agreement between the NP and Medical Director may be required; in some states, DEA authorization may not be obtainable until the protocol is approved by the local nursing board, which is the sole exception to the requirement to have DEA authorization at hire.
- Must be responsive and available when assigned on-call duties, provide contact and backup numbers, and remain within one hour of the facility while on call.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical and psychiatric assessment and treatment for patients throughout the addiction treatment continuum.
- Evaluate patients for substance use disorders, intoxication, withdrawal, and other medical or psychiatric conditions.
- Assess and manage withdrawal symptoms and prescribe medications in accordance with established protocols and clinical judgment.
- Evaluate medication effectiveness, adverse effects, complications, and potential drug interactions.
- Assess patients for risk of suicide or harm to others using evidence-based tools, including the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale and PHQ-9.
- Develop individualized treatment recommendations based on clinical findings and patient needs.
- Assess nutritional concerns and deficiencies and provide appropriate interventions or referrals.
- Evaluate and manage acute and chronic pain using appropriate pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic approaches.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, case managers, and other members of the multidisciplinary treatment team.
- Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in the electronic health record.
- Maintain compliance with company policies, state regulations, and Joint Commission standards.
- Participate in weekend coverage and telephonic on-call responsibilities as needed.
- Provide medical care consistent with the organization’s clinical philosophy, establish rapport, systematically gather data, determine an individual’s readiness for treatment and change, and apply accepted criteria for diagnosing substance use disorders.
- Screen for co-occurring conditions.
- Perform physical examinations and complete medical progress notes and medical discharge summaries.
- Enter medication and ancillary orders; document allergies, diagnoses and diagnosis updates, and laboratory data interpretation.
- Review and document positive or negative HIV results in the medical record; communicate positive sexually transmitted disease results to nursing for applicable state reporting and review results with patients to consider treatment options.
- Apply ASAM criteria and medical needs criteria, documenting clinical decision-making and treatment planning accordingly.
- Develop cost-effective methods to provide medically necessary therapeutic services with the Medical Director.
- Assist in formulating and supporting high standards of patient care with the Medical Director.
- Review all level-of-care changes and provide peer reviews when required.
- Provide support to Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and students as required.
- Follow safety, risk, infection control, and other applicable guidelines.
- If non-exempt, clock into ADP within designated time frames.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
About the company
The Recovery Village works as a behavioral-health treatment network for substance-use and mental-health conditions. Its facilities and programs provide medical, clinical, residential, outpatient, and continuing-care services according to patient need. Its operating model is specific: multidisciplinary teams work with patients and families across treatment settings while centralized services support access and operations. Roles include nursing, therapy, medicine, behavioral health, admissions, facilities, and administration. The scope follows The Recovery Village network and does not promise a particular clinical result.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Umatilla, Oregon
Founded
2013
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What believers are saying
- The Recovery Village Salem opened in October 2025, expanding Oregon capacity to 88 beds.
- The Kearneysville recovery village targets 200 residents, adding housing revenue and community integration.
- U.S. overdose deaths declined in 2026, easing referral pressure and improving payer optics.
What critics are saying
- Goldman Sachs Asset Management halted ARS's auction in January 2026, signaling ownership stress.
- Promises Behavioral Health closed three facilities in late 2026, cutting 122 jobs.
- Behavioral-health litigation and patient-safety scrutiny can hit admissions and payer relationships fast.
What makes The Recovery Village unique
- Advanced Recovery Systems operates 24 facilities across 14 states after August 2026 combination.
- The Recovery Village offers detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient treatment.
- All network facilities claim Joint Commission accreditation, supporting national brand trust.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness Program
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Life Insurance