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Nurse Practitioner-FNP, PMHNP

Avenues Recovery·Larimer County, Colorado

Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 16 days ago
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About the role

Provide medical care, medication management, and clinical oversight for patients in a detox and residential substance use disorder setting. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to stabilize patients and ensure compliance with state and accreditation standards.

Who We Are

Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of substance use treatment centers with 18 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!

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Requirements

Requires an active, unrestricted NP or PA-C license and DEA registration in Colorado. Preference is given to candidates with over one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment or behavioral health.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Clinical Oversight
  • Written Communication
  • Verbal Communication
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Critical Thinking
  • Medical Assessment
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Judgment
  • Medication Management
  • Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Patient Stabilization

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Larimer County, Colorado
Posted
Jul 12, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

Avenues Recovery

If you think you need help, you probably do. If you’ve battled addiction, you know the pain, the fear, the suffocating loneliness it brings. In a moment of truth, you may have thought to yourself – I am not okay, but I want to be. And you can be. Avenues Recovery is a nationwide...

Salary listed on 4 jobs
IndustryMental Health Care
TypePartnership
Size501-1,000 employees
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