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Nurse Practitioner or PA - Addiction Medicine

Acadia·Charleston, West Virginia

Other·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 14 days ago
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The provider will conduct comprehensive physical evaluations and develop personalized treatment plans for patients with Opioid Use Disorder. They are responsible for prescribing medications and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality recovery outcomes.

Outpatient MAT Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) Join our team at Charleston Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician 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: Charleston Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Charleston, WV, 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 Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 5am - 1.30pm 1 year previous experience working in a Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) program is required For more information, please contact Jaylen H at jaylen.hayes@acadiahealthcare.com or call/text 404-716-7794.

Role Overview: The Advanced Practice Provider is responsible for delivering high-quality medical services to patients within the scope of licensure.

This includes conducting physical examinations, managing medical aspects of care across all clinic service levels, and providing education, referrals, and follow-up care.

The APP/NP/PA may prescribe medication as permitted by state regulations.

Will also work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery and ensure continuity of care.

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.

1 year previous experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs is required No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment Licenses/Certifications: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) Licensed to practice in the state of WV Active DEA license 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.

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Requirements

Candidates must be a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant licensed in West Virginia with an active DEA license. A minimum of one year of experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs is required.

  • professional certificate
  • postgraduate degree
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Physical Examinations
  • Treatment Planning
  • Prescribing Medication
  • Behavioral Health
  • Clinical Education
  • Patient Care Coordination
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Substance Use Treatment
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment

Posting details

Employment type
Other, Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Charleston, West Virginia
Posted
Jul 14, 2026
Application
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Acadia

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare was established in January 2005 to develop and operate a network of behavioral health facilities across the country. Acadia Healthcare’s mission is to create a world-class organization that sets the standard of excellence...

Salary listed on 140 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
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