State Director of Nurse Practitioners; AOD​/MAT

Overview

State Clinical Director of Nurse Practitioners (AOD/MAT Focus) – A Great Opportunity / Full-Time

At Via Quest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions
, we provide specialized and individualized psychiatric care to children, adolescents, adults, and the aging population, including individuals with developmental disabilities and complex behavioral health needs. Our clients are supported by an interdisciplinary team of psychiatric nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, therapists, and care coordinators to ensure high-quality outcomes.

We are seeking a State Clinical Director of Nurse Practitioners with experience in Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD) and/or Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) — or a strong willingness to learn — to lead the company’s expansion into substance use disorder services. This role provides clinical leadership, program development, and oversight for Nurse Practitioners delivering psychiatric and AOD/MAT services across the state.

• Provide clinical leadership and oversight for psychiatric Nurse Practitioners within the assigned state.
• Lead the development and expansion of AOD/MAT services within the organization.
• Ensure high standards of psychiatric and substance use disorder assessment, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Support best practices in MAT (including buprenorphine and naltrexone treatment models).
• Monitor and support compliance with state and federal regulations, company policies, and clinical best practices.
• Provide mentorship, coaching, and performance management for Nurse Practitioners.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing professional development of providers.
• Collaborate with Medical Directors, Regional Directors, and operational leadership to expand service lines and improve access to care.
• Assist with clinical audits, documentation standards, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support staffing, scheduling, and coverage needs as necessary.
• Serve as a clinical subject matter expert for psychiatric and substance use disorder care delivery.

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN, DNP, or PhD).
• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of practice.
• Board certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Experience in psychiatric mental health care.
• Experience with AOD and/or MAT services strongly preferred (or demonstrated willingness to obtain training and certification).
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric assessment, psychopharmacology, and integrated treatment planning.
• Knowledge of regulatory and documentation standards related to behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred.

• Comprehensive onboarding and leadership training.
• Support for MAT training and certification, if needed.
• Competitive compensation with incentive opportunities.
• Full benefit package for full-time employees (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 401(k)).
• Paid time off and premium holiday pay.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Employee referral bonus program.

Via Quest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions specializes in psychiatric care and behavioral health services for diverse populations, supported by an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality outcomes.