Comprehensive Treatment Centers
Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient OTP
Comprehensive Treatment Centers, Ridgeland, South Carolina, United States, 29936
Nurse Practitioner - Outpatient OTP
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to provide advanced nursing care at Ridgeland Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) in Ridgeland, SC. This role focuses on medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder within an outpatient opioid treatment program (OTP).
Program Details
Age Group/Range: Adults
Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP
Part‑Time Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6 AM – 10 AM
Role 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 results, and provides necessary education, referral and/or follow‑up services.
Monitors the treatment plans of high‑risk patients.
Prescribes medication for the treatment of substance abuse as allowed by state regulation.
Consults and collaborates with the 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 the Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency.
Ensures program and employees’ activities are in full compliance with all laws and clinic legal compliance program policies and standards of conduct.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities preferred.
Familiarity with Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone (direct, hands‑on MAT experience highly preferred).
Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.
Licenses / Designations / Certifications
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Licensed to practice in the state of South Carolina.
DEA license.
Comprehensive Treatment Network
3,000+ employees
170+ locations
74,000+ patients
33 states
Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170+ CARF‑accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder. We care for more than 74,000 patients daily and are the leading provider of medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Mental Health Care
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Program Details
Age Group/Range: Adults
Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP
Part‑Time Schedule: Monday – Friday, 6 AM – 10 AM
Role 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 results, and provides necessary education, referral and/or follow‑up services.
Monitors the treatment plans of high‑risk patients.
Prescribes medication for the treatment of substance abuse as allowed by state regulation.
Consults and collaborates with the 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 the Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency.
Ensures program and employees’ activities are in full compliance with all laws and clinic legal compliance program policies and standards of conduct.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
Previous experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings, such as outpatient, residential, or correctional facilities preferred.
Familiarity with Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone (direct, hands‑on MAT experience highly preferred).
Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.
Licenses / Designations / Certifications
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
Licensed to practice in the state of South Carolina.
DEA license.
Comprehensive Treatment Network
3,000+ employees
170+ locations
74,000+ patients
33 states
Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers (CTC) division operates 170+ CARF‑accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) nationwide, serving patients undergoing treatment for opioid use disorder. We care for more than 74,000 patients daily and are the leading provider of medication‑assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Part‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Mental Health Care
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