Nurse Practitioner

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Indiana Treatment Centers, in partnership with Ascension Recovery Services, is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our multidisciplinary team in Muncie, Indiana. This is an exciting opportunity to provide evidence-based medical care to individuals recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

If you're passionate about helping people reclaim their lives through recovery-focused care and enjoy practicing with autonomy while working alongside an exceptional clinical team, we'd love to meet you.

Position Summary

The Nurse Practitioner serves as a key member of the medical team, providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing medical management. Nurse Practitioner (NP) t for patients receiving substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The NP works collaboratively with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and leadership to ensure safe, high-quality, patient-centered care.

This is a full-time, on-site position with a flexible schedule designed to support work-life balance while meeting the needs of our patients.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive medical evaluations, histories, and physical examinations.
• Diagnose and treat acute and chronic medical conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for patients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage medications, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and withdrawal management protocols within scope of practice.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically indicated.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, case managers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Respond to medical emergencies and provide timely clinical interventions.
• Review laboratory results, diagnostic testing, and consult reports.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and complete documentation within the electronic health record.
• Participate in treatment team meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support Joint Commission standards and regulatory compliance.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment, medications, recovery, and wellness.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
• Participate in on-call coverage as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Master's or Doctorate degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current Indiana Nurse Practitioner license in good standing.
• Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• National board certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP), or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), as applicable.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Preferred

• Experience in addiction medicine, behavioral health, detoxification, residential treatment, or psychiatry.
• Experience prescribing Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT).
• Knowledge of ASAM criteria.
• Experience working in Joint Commission-accredited healthcare settings.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily works within an inpatient behavioral health treatment facility.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, and computer use.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to respond to medical emergencies.
• Exposure to individuals experiencing withdrawal symptoms, behavioral health crises, and psychiatric emergencies.

Why Indiana Treatment Centers?

• Flexible full-time schedule
• Collaborative, mission-driven culture
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' recovery journeys
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) reimbursement opportunities available in accordance with company policy.
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team committed to clinical excellence