Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant (PT or FT)

Description: Everest Recovery Centers is run by seasoned veterans in the substance use disorder treatment field. Our mission is to improve lives and strengthen communities, one connection at a time.

We help people rebuild their self-esteem and reestablish their roles as productive family members through our services, which include medication assisted treatment; diagnostic assessment, recurrence prevention and support groups, addiction education, counseling, and more.

Current Opening

We are currently seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant. This position will be based out of either our Manchester, ME (Augusta) or Ellsworth, ME facility with some telehealth provided at other locations. Hours are ~6am to 12:30pm with some flexibility in hours and location.

Benefits

Everest Recovery provides a great benefits package which includes:

• Collaborative, Patient-Centered Culture
• Medical, Dental and Vision (for associates working 30 hours/week+)
• Up to Eleven paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Leave
• Company sponsored life coverage (for associates working 30 hours/week+)
• 401(k) Retirement plan w/ company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional supplemental insurances available as well
• Professional Development

Position Summary:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physicians Assistant will be responsible for the provision of medical services to patients under the guidance of the Medical Director and the Program Director. The NP/PA monitor’s overall patient care and serves as an advocate for both patient needs and the needs of the medical department.

Duties and Responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, CARF Standards, and Everest Recovery policy and procedure
• Support day to day Nursing staff in dispensary, provide knowledge transfer as appropriate
• Provide patient and staff education
• Prescribe medication and ensure appropriate dose (as allowed by Law)
• Admit patients and ensure safe induction to a therapeutic blocking dose.
• Medical exams, monitoring, referrals, and reviews
• Ensure complete and accurate documentation in patient record
• Attendance at administrative team meetings
• Advocate for patient needs
• Adherence to patient confidentiality as required by Federal and State Law and Regulations.

Requirements:

• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant in ME
• 1+ year experience with psychiatric/mental health/substance use treatment services.
• Understanding of addiction treatment
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Good Communication skills
• Ability to be adaptable/flexible in a busy environment
• Good decision-making skills