Nurse Practitioner-FNP, PMHNP, Weekends

Avenues RecoveryFort Collins, ColoradoOn-sitePart-timeNew grad, 0–1 yearsListed 4 days ago

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About this role

Who We Are:
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of substance use treatment centers with 21 locations across seven states . We provide evidence-based addiction treatment across the full continuum of care, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services.

We are JCAHO- and CARF-accredited and operate in full alignment with ASAM standards. While clinical excellence is foundational, our greatest strength is our people. We build collaborative, mission-driven teams and support our clinicians with the structure, resources, and leadership needed to deliver high-quality care.
We are currently hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Fort Collins, CO.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) to provide medical care, medication management, and clinical oversight in a detox and residential substance use disorder treatment setting.
This role emphasizes patient stabilization, interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance, allowing clinicians to practice thoughtfully in a structured, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Provide medical monitoring and medication management in detox and residential care
• Stabilize patients with substance use disorders to support engagement in treatment
• Order and review medications, labs, and urine drug screens (UDS)
• Document all medical care in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Collaborate with medical, clinical, and utilization review (UR) teams
• Ensure compliance with state regulations, JCAHO, CARF, and ASAM standards
• Manage daily and weekly patient schedules efficiently

Required Qualifications:

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado

• Valid Colorado medical license

• Active DEA registration

• Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health (1+ year preferred)

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team

What Sets Us Apart:
This is an in-person role in a detox and residential treatment setting where clinicians are trusted to practice with integrity and compassion. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values clinical judgment, open communication, and shared responsibility-working together to help patients stabilize, engage in treatment, and begin meaningful recovery.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Additional voluntary benefits available

- Competitive compensation

- Generous paid time off (PTO)

- 401(k) with employer match

- Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance

- Short- and long-term disability

- Life insurance and AD&D

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA

- Legal Coverage

- Pet Insurance

- Identity Theft Protection

Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!

Apply today!