Reports To: Supervising Physician

Employment Type: Part-Time – Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (on-site and Telemedicine)

Qualifications:

· Master’s degree in nursing

· Active Nurse Practitioner (NP) license in the Commonwealth of Virginia

· National Board Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) through AANP or AANC.

· Active and unrestricted DEA license with buprenorphine/MAT prescribing authority (or willingness to obtain).

· Experience delivering primary care services.

· Experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) or willingness to receive training.

· Current CPR/BLS certification.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

· Strong clinical, assessment, documentation, and communication skills.

· Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

· Commitment to providing compassionate and patient-centered care.

· Ability to effectively manage a high-volume workload in a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients with substance use disorder· Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that include medication-assisted treatment

· Prescribe and manage medications for substance use disorders in accordance with established protocols

· Monitor patient progress, including medication adherence and response to treatment

· Deliver comprehensive primary care services to patients, including preventive medicine and management of acute and chronic conditions

· Educate and counsel patients on prevention strategies and treatment adherence

· Collaborate with licensed counselors and support staff to ensure coordinated and integrated care

· Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)

· Remain up to date with best practices and guidelines in addiction medicine and primary care

· Perform all duties in a professional and competent manner, utilizing clinical expertise and sound medical judgment in patient care.

· Clinical decisions shall be made in accordance with the nurse practitioner's best medical judgment.

· The Medical Director or Supervising Physician reserves the authority to designate patients for evaluation by the nurse practitioner.

· Adhere to all established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures set forth by the Medical Director, ensuring compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.