Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA)

Harmony Health is a Tribally owned wellness clinic that treats a broad-spectrum population of Native and Non-Native patients. Harmony is established to provide those with substance use disorders whole person care: primary care, infectious disease, and mental health care. We are building a team of dedicated and compassionate individuals who align with this mission.

Harmony Health brings an innovative model of highly individualized, compassionate care to patients with -substance use disorder. From the moment someone walks through the door of our state-of-the-art outpatient facility, they will encounter our thoughtfulness and intention for a humanizing and respectful experience with us.

The comforting and safe setting of our nature-inspired facility and the friendly, professional attitude of our staff help to define our journey with each patient—and with each other—from day one.

Each employee at Harmony Health creates their own ripple effect in the larger circles of the families and communities that we touch.

We are currently seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant) to support our clinic in Perris, CA. This position will report to the Clinic Medical Director and will work in collaboration with clinic leadership and OTS leadership.

Indian Preference applies. Qualified Indian (American Indian or Alaskan Native) applicants will receive preference in accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 5323 and 25 U.S.C. § 472a.

The Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) provides direct clinical care, diagnostic evaluations, and evidence-based pharmacotherapy for patients navigating substance use disorders and co-occurring medical conditions within an integrated outpatient clinic setting.

Working in close partnership with the Clinic Medical Director and interdisciplinary care team, this role delivers high-quality, patient-centered care incorporating Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD), primary care screening, and routine clinical procedures.

We are looking for a clinician who combines clinical expertise with deep humility, calm leadership, kindness, and adaptability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a trauma-informed, harm-reduction approach, exceptional communication skills, and a strong commitment to serving multicultural populations with empathy and respect.

THE DYAD MODEL

The Clinic is led through a dyad leadership model consisting of the Clinic Director and the Medical Director. While the Advanced Practice Provider reports directly to the Medical Director, this position operates closely within the framework of the dyad leadership model to support integrated clinical operations, quality outcomes, and continuous service optimization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Clinical Knowledge & Diagnostic Assessment

• Perform comprehensive health histories and physical assessments that are accurate, complete, concise, and culturally responsive
• Order, perform, and interpret diagnostic laboratory tests and clinical studies; synthesize complex clinical data to formulate accurate diagnoses
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and modify individualized treatment plans for general medical conditions and addiction medicine, including evidence-based MOUD protocols
• Maintain expert knowledge of indications, contraindications, drug interactions, side effects, and adverse reactions associated with pharmacologic agents used in addiction medicine and primary care

Patient Care & Service Delivery

• Provide patient- and family-centered care that is compassionate, non-judgmental, and tailored to the unique goals and needs of each individual
• Dispense medications, prescribe pharmacotherapy, and maintain accurate records for controlled substances in full compliance with federal, state, and tribal regulations
• Conduct routine clinical procedures within scope of licensure, practice agreement/standardized procedures, and clinical privileges granted by the clinic; including (as qualified) laceration repair, splinting, incision and drainage, foreign body removal, suture/staple removal, and pelvic exams
• Facilitate referrals to appropriate health facilities, specialty care, community agencies, and wraparound service providers when indicated

Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Operations

• Active participant in daily multidisciplinary huddles with physicians, nursing staff, counselors, and support teams to optimize clinical workflows and plan-of-care adjustments
• Facilitate consistent, coordinated care loop closure and clear communication across internal departments and external health-related agencies
• Serve as a patient advocate, fostering mutual respect, trust, and shared decision-making across diverse multidisciplinary teams

Regulatory Compliance & Professionalism

• Comply with applicable drug enforcement regulations, DEA guidelines, 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, and state and tribal regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate, complete, concise, and timely clinical documentation within the electronic health record (EHR) system
• Adhere to ethical standards regarding patient confidentiality, informed consent, and professional boundaries
• Participate in clinic quality improvement (QI) initiatives, peer reviews, incident root-cause analyses, and safety committees to support continuous survey readiness and high standards of care
• Support clinical learning by participating in the orientation, training, or clinical instruction of students and onboarding staff members as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted California license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
• Active national board certification as a NP or PA
• Active DEA registration (or ability to obtain prior to start date) with controlled substance prescribing authority
• Active American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Ability to pass background screening, drug screen, and any applicable state, federal, or tribal credentialing requirements
• Ability to pass background check, drug screen, and any tribal, state, or federal credentialing requirements
• Ability to provide health clearance and tuberculosis (TB) clearance
• Ability to enroll with Medi-Cal and Medicare

Preferred Qualifications

• Active American Heart Association (AHA) Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Minimum 2 years of recent clinical experience in a substance use disorder, OTP/MOUD, primary care, or community health setting
• Demonstrated proficiency in routine clinical procedures (e.g., simple laceration repair, incision and drainage, pelvic examinations)
• Experience working with tribal health programs, Indian Health Service (IHS), or Public Law 93-638 self-determination entities
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and harm-reduction strategies
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish or a language native to the community served

SKILLS

The ideal candidate embodies the following:

• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage complex clinical cases independently
• Ability to prioritize clinical tasks and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated capacity to lead with calm confidence and work effectively in an interdisciplinary team structure
• Passion for working with patients, families, staff, and the community
• Ability to communicate and listen to everyone with intention, focus, and cultural humility
• Commitment to creating a welcoming clinic environment that celebrates diversity and honors tribal sovereignty
• Flexibility, resilience, and a change-oriented mindset when adapting to operational shifts
• Courage to stand up for the Tribe’s values and maintain high ethical standards in clinical practice
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and kind under pressure
• Experience working within a harm reduction model

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, use hands to keyboard or type, handle materials used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will be asked to perform repetitive behaviors (e.g., typing and data entry).

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (think boxes of paper). Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person, by telephone. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in an office setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee must also analyze and evaluate situations and adopt effective courses of action.

We support our team through a competitive salary and benefits package and opportunities for continuing education and professional advancement. Harmony Health Center staff will also be cross trained to meet the needs of patients and to make each day a success. On-the-job training will empower team members, as we believe the excellence of the clinic and the professional development of our staff complement one another.

Please visit www.harmony.health for more information.

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