Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $140k - $160k DOE
Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Addiction Medicine
Department: Behavioral Health / Substance Use Services
Reports To: Executive Program Director
Location: Woodland Hills
Status: Exempt or 1099
Schedule: Hybrid
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Position Summary:
The Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in Addiction Medicine provides comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals with substance use disorders. This role includes assessment, diagnosis, medication management (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone), and coordination of care within a multidisciplinary team. The NP will support recovery-oriented treatment plans and contribute to the development of evidence-based protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct initial and follow-up evaluations for patients with substance use disorders
- Prescribe and manage medications for addiction treatment, including MAT (Medication-Assisted Treatment)
- Monitor withdrawal symptoms and adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Interpret lab results, including urine drug screens
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and support staff
- Educate patients and families on treatment options, risks, and recovery strategies
- Maintain accurate daily documentation in Kipu system to stay compliant with JCAHO, IMS, and DHCS standards
- Participate in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and staff training
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational regulations (e.g., DEA, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
Qualifications
- Masters or Doctorate in Nursing from an accredited program
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in California
- DEA registration with waiver to prescribe buprenorphine (X-waiver or DATA 2000 waiver)
- Minimum 12 years of experience in addiction medicine
- Psychology background preferred
- Certification in Addiction Nursing (e.g., CARN-AP) preferred
- Strong clinical judgment, empathy, and communication skills
- Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- In person, telehealth, or integrated care setting
- May require occasional travel to satellite locations
- Ability to sit, stand, and use electronic medical records for extended period
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Paid Time Off and Sick time
- 401K
- Employee Tuition Reimbursement
- Life insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program
Join our team and make a meaningful impact. Apply today!