Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Clinical Care & Patient Management Perform comprehensive medical and psychosocial assessments for patients seeking MAT services. Diagnose and treat substance use disorders and related conditions under the Colorado Nurse Practice Act. Initiate and manage MAT medications (buprenorphine, naltrexone, etc.) following state and federal guidelines. Conduct medication inductions, stabilization, and ongoing monitoring. Manage withdrawal symptoms, co-occurring medical conditions, and psychiatric symptoms in coordination with behavioral health providers. Order and interpret labs, EKGs, and urine drug screens. Provide education on medication adherence, overdose prevention (including naloxone use), and harm reduction. Interdisciplinary Collaboration Collaborate with therapists, peer recovery coaches, and prescribers to ensure integrated treatment plans. Participate in case conferences and treatment team meetings. Refer patients for higher levels of care or specialty services as needed (e.g., psychiatric, infectious disease, pain management). Communicate with community providers and partners to support continuity of care. Documentation & Compliance Complete accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Follow all HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements. Ensure compliance with Colorado Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and DEA regulations. Participate in internal audits, quality improvement, and outcome monitoring. Patient Education & Support Provide individualized education about addiction, relapse prevention, and healthy lifestyle choices. Encourage participation in counseling and community recovery programs. Foster a supportive, stigma-free environment that promotes sustained recovery. Current Advanced Practice Nurse (APN/NP) license in Colorado. Registered with the Colorado Advanced Practice Registry under the Nurse Practice Act. National certification as a Nurse Practitioner (Family NP, Psychiatric-Mental Health NP, or Adult-Gerontology NP). DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances (Schedules II-V). Authorization to prescribe buprenorphine (X-waiver) or eligibility under current DEA MAT prescribing rules. Completion of state-required prescriptive authority mentorship and safe prescribing plan (if within provisional period). Preferred Minimum 2 years of NP experience in addiction medicine, psychiatry, or primary care. Experience providing buprenorphine or naltrexone-based MAT in an outpatient setting. Knowledge of trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and harm reduction principles. Experience with co-occurring disorders (mental health and substance use). Proficiency with EHR systems and documentation requirements for behavioral health.