NURSE PRACTITIONER

Work with great people doing great things! Join Buckelew Programs' new Rising Recovery Center and play a key role in supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in Marin County.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Rising Recovery Center team. Rising Recovery is a new short-term residential treatment program serving individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. In this role, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). This includes conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosing co-occurring mental health conditions, managing medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and supporting recovery through an integrated, patient-centered approach. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of compassionate, effective, and coordinated care.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment & Diagnosis

• Conduct comprehensive physical, psychological, and social assessments of patients with SUD.
• Screen for mental health issues and co-occurring disorders.
• Formulate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.

Clinical Oversight & Consultation

• Provide regular and as-needed support to staff on client assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning-particularly for complex or high-needs clients.
• Serve as a backup to the full-time Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), conducting initial medical necessity determinations either in person or via telehealth.

Medical Monitoring & Collaboration

• Provide medical monitoring of client care and consult with primary care physicians and other medical providers involved in clients' treatment.
• Review HVRC's medical policies and standards in compliance with 22 CCR § 51341.1(b)(28)(A)(i)(c).

Treatment & Medication Management

• Prescribe and manage (MAT) medications and support staff with detoxification, withdrawal, and maintenance therapy.
• Provide direct patient care including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness, side effects, and patient adherence; adjust plans accordingly.
• Integrate counseling, psychoeducation, and behavioral interventions into treatment where appropriate.

Training & Education

• Complete a minimum of five hours of continuing medical education in addiction medicine annually (22 CCR § 51341.1(b)(28)(A)(iii)).
• Lead or support in-service training for staff on the following topics:
  • • MAT Medications and/or medications relevant to the program
    • Co-occurring disorders and chronic physical health conditions
    • Challenges faced by aging clients with SUD
    • Internalized stigma as a barrier to recovery
    • Emerging treatment modalities for SUD
    • Korsakoff's Syndrome
    • Ensuring medical care meets the applicable standard of care
    • Physician delegation boundaries
    • Adherence to provider's medical policies and standards
    • Protection of medical decision-making from fiscal influence
    • Training of physicians and LPHAs in SUD diagnosis and medical necessity determinations
    • Ensuring physicians are adequately trained to fulfill their duties

Team Collaboration

• Work in partnership with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other specialists to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical case discussions.
• Patient Education & Advocacy
• Educate patients and families about substance use disorders, treatment options, and recovery resources.
• Advocate for patients' access to supportive services and promote harm reduction strategies.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with HIPAA, clinical, legal, and organizational standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, clinical protocols, and best practice guidelines.

Education & Licensure

• Master's Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program required.
• Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
• Current DEA registration with MAT-prescribing eligibility.
• Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred.
• Certification or specialization in Addiction Medicine highly desirable.

Experience

• Experience working in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related healthcare setting strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing is a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Competence in performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and interpreting results.
• Skilled in motivational interviewing, patient education, and culturally responsive care.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
• Valid California driver's license, insurable driving record, and a personal vehicle with current insurance required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands repetitively for documentation and patient care tasks.
• Manual dexterity to operate medical and office equipment.
• Clear verbal and auditory communication with patients and staff.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Travel may be required between clinics or community-based sites.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and fosters inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.