About this role
Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Behavioral Health & Addiction Medicine
Thrive Now Recovery Centers (Outpatient)
Des Moines, Iowa
Full-Time | Outpatient
Anticipated Opening: Late 2026
Join Thrive Now
Thrive Now Recovery Centers is preparing to open a new outpatient substance use disorder and behavioral health program in Des Moines in late 2026.
We are seeking an experienced, compassionate Nurse Practitioner to join our opening clinical team and provide high-quality medical care to individuals receiving outpatient substance use disorder and behavioral health treatment.
This is an opportunity to help build a new program from the beginning while working alongside clinical, nursing, peer recovery, case management, and operational leaders committed to helping people achieve long-term recovery.
About Thrive Now
Thrive Now Recovery Centers provides compassionate, evidence-based treatment to individuals affected by substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
Our approach is patient-centered, recovery-focused, and built around collaboration between medical, clinical, peer recovery, and community partners.
What You’ll Do
- Complete comprehensive medical evaluations and ongoing patient assessments.
- Evaluate patients with substance use disorders and co-occurring medical and behavioral health conditions.
- Develop and manage individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
- Prescribe and manage medications within the scope of practice and applicable state and federal requirements.
- Provide medication-assisted treatment/medications for opioid use disorder, including buprenorphine and other appropriate medications.
- Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, adherence, and patient response to treatment.
- Order and interpret appropriate laboratory testing and diagnostic studies.
- Conduct follow-up visits and ongoing medication management.
- Assess patients for withdrawal symptoms, relapse risk, medication concerns, and changes in medical or behavioral condition.
- Provide patient education regarding medications, recovery, harm reduction, wellness, and treatment expectations.
- Coordinate care with therapists, case managers, peer recovery professionals, primary care providers, pharmacies, hospitals, and other community providers.
- Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings and case consultation.
- Support appropriate referrals for higher levels of care or specialty medical services when needed.
- Respond appropriately to medical, behavioral, and psychiatric concerns within the outpatient setting.
- Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
- Ensure documentation supports medical necessity, continuity of care, and regulatory and payer requirements.
- Follow medication management, controlled-substance, prescription-monitoring, and patient-safety procedures.
- Participate in quality improvement and clinical performance initiatives.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and company policy.
- Help establish strong clinical workflows, medication-management processes, and patient-care standards as part of the opening team.
Who You Are
You are a provider who believes excellent addiction treatment combines strong clinical judgment with compassion, accountability, and respect.
You are comfortable working with patients who may have complex medical, psychiatric, social, and substance use needs. You communicate well with patients and team members and understand that effective outpatient treatment requires strong collaboration and follow-through.
You are also excited about the opportunity to help build a new program and establish a culture of high-quality, patient-centered care.
Qualifications
- Graduate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program required.
- Current Nurse Practitioner/APRN licensure in Iowa or ability to obtain Iowa licensure prior to start required.
- Current national board certification as a Nurse Practitioner required.
- Current DEA registration or ability to obtain prior to providing prescribing services.
- Prescriptive authority in accordance with Iowa requirements.
- Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, or other appropriate NP certification considered based on experience.
- Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, psychiatry, primary care, or substance use disorder treatment strongly preferred.
- Experience providing medication-assisted treatment/medications for opioid use disorder preferred.
- Knowledge of opioid, alcohol, stimulant, and other substance use disorders preferred.
- Experience managing co-occurring behavioral health conditions preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality requirements.
- Ability to maintain all required professional licenses, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
- Current BLS/CPR certification or ability to obtain as required.
Why Join Thrive Now?
This is an opportunity to join a new outpatient program from the beginning and help shape how medical services are delivered.
You will work closely with the Clinical Director and interdisciplinary treatment team to create an outpatient program focused on access, quality, accountability, patient engagement, and long-term recovery.
As Thrive Now continues to grow, there will also be opportunities to contribute to the development of clinical programs and best practices across the organization.
What We Offer
Thrive Now offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Life insurance options
- Professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for continued growth within an expanding behavioral health organization
Equal Employment Opportunity
Thrive Now Recovery Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.