Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Nurse Practitioner – Addiction Medicine – Springfield, MA

Location:

Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Program, 511 E Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA 01105

Position:
Full‑time Nurse Practitioner

Compensation: $55–$65 per hour

Schedule:

Onsite, Mon‑Fri

Join our team at Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) as a Nurse Practitioner
, where you’ll provide advanced nursing care that transforms lives and fosters recovery. In this role, you’ll conduct comprehensive evaluations, develop personalized treatment plans, and prescribe medications as permitted by state regulations, all while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Guided by our Medical Director and Nurse Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring the highest standards of care.

Springfield Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC), located in Springfield, MA, is part of Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers, the leading provider of medication‑assisted treatment in the nation. Our team delivers compassionate, high‑quality counseling, therapy, medication, and guidance to patients seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder.

• Age group:
  Adults
• Practice setting:
  Outpatient OTP
• Schedule:
  
  Monday‑Friday

With 14 outpatient opioid treatment programs (OTPs) across Massachusetts and Rhode Island, we break down barriers to care and support long‑term recovery. Our clinic partners with nursing homes, justice systems, and community groups to provide holistic, patient‑centered care. We offer wellness initiatives, holiday celebrations, yoga, and animal therapy to foster a supportive environment for healing and whole‑person well‑being.

For more information, please contact Eva Fassauer  call/text 615‑861‑7410.

The Nurse Practitioner provides advanced nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director and may also be directed by the Nurse Supervisor. The role includes evaluating and monitoring patient treatment as part of a healthcare team, prescribing medication as allowed by state regulation, and collaborating with the team to ensure quality and compliance.

• Provide initial and annual history and physical evaluation, assess eligibility for treatment, evaluate patients’ history of dependence on opioids.
• Order appropriate laboratory studies, review laboratory results, and provide necessary education, referral, or follow‑up services to patients.
• Monitor treatment plans of high‑risk patients.
• Prescribe medication for substance abuse treatment as allowed by state regulation.
• Consult and collaborate with the Medical Director to plan and implement care according to Nurse Practitioner Guidelines.
• Report and document significant patient issues and adverse events.
• Communicate pertinent information to appropriate team members.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Supervisor to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Ensure program and employees’ transactions comply with all laws and clinic policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Compensation varies based on location, skill set, and experience. The range for Springfield CTC is $55–$65 per hour.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a practicing nurse practitioner preferred.
• Prior experience in addiction recovery or behavioral health settings (outpatient, residential, or correctional) preferred.
• Familiarity with Medication‑Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
• Familiarity with state regulatory standards (e.g., 42 CFR Part 2, HIPAA, Joint Commission standards).
• No history of alcohol or drug misuse for a period of three years before employment.

• Board Certified Nurse Practitioner.
• Licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare’s Comprehensive Treatment Centers operate 170+ CARF‑accredited outpatient opioid treatment programs nationwide, serving more than 74,000 patients daily.

~23,000 employees across 170+ locations in 33 states.

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.