Manage ongoing care for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders. Conduct new patient admissions, annual comprehensive physical examinations, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality care.
Manage ongoing care for patients receiving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) Complete new patient evaluations and admissions Conduct annual comprehensive physical examinations Collaborate with clinical and medical staff to ensure high-quality patient care Maintain accurate and timely documentation
Licensed Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant DEA registration required Board Eligible or Board Certified Experience in addiction medicine, primary care, behavioral health, or substance use treatment preferred
Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team. Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs. Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines. Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines. Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs. Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements. Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners. Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff. May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required. Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required. Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred. Licenses/Certifications: Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required. Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates. DEA license. Acadia Healthcare Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States. Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily. We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs. 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-JDH1
Requires a Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner certification, and a valid DEA registration. Experience in addiction medicine or behavioral health is preferred, along with a valid state license.
Market context
Advanced practice roles in West Virginia often reflect steady demand in primary care and geriatric settings, especially for candidates with broad adult or family practice experience. These positions can be competitive because employers typically want an advanced nursing degree, national certification, an active state license, and DEA licensure, along with at least 2 years of clinical experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your certification, licensure, and experience match before applying.
