Kent Comprehensive Treatment Center·Kent, Washington
Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and develop personalized treatment plans for patients in an outpatient opioid treatment program. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to prescribe medications and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Overview Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Join our team at Kent Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant, where you’ll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters recovery.
In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Guided by our Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care.
If you’re passionate about making a difference in behavioral health and substance use treatment, we invite you to bring your expertise and compassion to CTC.
Our Team: Kent Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Kent, WA is part of Acadia Healthcare's Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment in the nation.
Our team provides compassionate, high-quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.
Age Group/Range: Adults Practice Setting/Type: Outpatient OTP Part-Time Schedule: 32 hours per week, ideally Mon-Thurs - 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM Compensation Range: $65-$75 per hour, depending on experience
Makes a comprehensive physical assessment of patients consistent with training and education; Performs physical examinations on patients admitted for medication maintenance; Ensures physician medication orders are being followed. Refers patients to appropriate physicians and consults with the supervising physician; Evaluates patient care, adjusting the plan of care based on outcomes, diagnostic test results, and patient feedback; Provides patient and staff education on medication maintenance; Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and clinic policy and procedure; Perform other duties as assigned.
Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, from an accredited college or university Familiarity with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment Licenses/Designations/Certifications: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensed to practice in the state of Washington DEA license. Compensation Range: $67.00 - $75.00 per hour Our Comprehensive Treatment Network ~3,000+ Employees · 170+ Locations · 74,000+ Patients · 33 States · 1 Network 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 (OUD). As the leading provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) in the nation, we care for more than 74,000 patients daily. Our mission is to deliver comprehensive care, combining therapies with safe and effective medications. Our team stands at the forefront of the battle against the opioid epidemic. 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. AHPR #LI-EF1
Must be a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed to practice in Washington with a DEA license. Requires familiarity with MAT medications and no history of substance misuse for the past three years.
Market context
Addiction medicine employers in Washington often look for clinicians who can support medication-assisted treatment and work within regulated prescribing workflows. These roles are competitive because they require active Washington licensure, a valid DEA registration, board certification, and recent familiarity with MAT medications; the platform’s AI-summarized job requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your license and DEA status, and be ready to address your experience with MAT and the three-year substance misuse requirement.
