Now Hiring: Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program

Part Time Schedule: 

• Monday - Friday, between the hours of 6 AM - 10 AM
• Can be flexible with specific hours & days (M-F) 

Our Team:

Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Ridgeland, SC, is one of Acadia Healthcare's newest Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation. Our operation team provides daily oversight and management of an outpatient facility for patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

Our Mission:

Our mission is to provide full-circle care that includes a blend of therapies and the use of safe and effective medications. 

Your Job as Nurse Practitioner:

The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director; may also be directed by Nurse Supervisor for the clinic under the state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners; evaluates and monitors treatment of patients as part of a healthcare team at the clinic.  May prescribe medication as allowed by state regulation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provides initial and annual history and physical evaluation, assesses eligibility for treatment, evaluates patients’ history of dependence on opioids;
• Orders appropriate laboratory studies, reviews laboratory results and provides necessary education, referral and / or follow up services to patients;
• Monitors the treatment plans of high risk patients.
• Prescribes medication for the treatment of substance abuse according to patient need as allowed by state regulation;
• Consults and collaborates with Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner Guidelines;
• Reports and documents significant patient issues and adverse events;
• Communicates pertinent information to appropriate members of the health care team;
• Collaborates with Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency;
• Ensures that the program and employees’ transactions and activities are in full compliance with all laws and clinic legal compliance program policies and standards of conduct; and,
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Preferred: minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner 
• Preferred: previous experience in behavioral health or substance use (SUD) treatment 
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

Licenses/Certification:

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to practice in the state in of South Carolina
• DEA license.

Practice with Acadia Healthcare 

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare's CTC Divison operates over 160 outpatient addiction recovery centers, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder. As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation, we care for more than 70,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic.

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