Nurse Practitioner – SUD/OBAT/Addiction Medicine

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our interdisciplinary team focused on the treatment and management of patients with substance use disorders (SUDs). The NP will play a vital role in delivering evidence-based care, with a strong emphasis on outpatient management of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals on their recovery journey.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Nurse Practitioner in Massachusetts
• Certification as an NP (FNP, AGNP, PMHNP, etc.) by a nationally recognized board.
• Minimum of 4 years of clinical experience, with at least 2 years in the outpatient treatment of opioid use disorder strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of addiction medicine, pharmacotherapy, and integrated behavioral health approaches.
• Excellent communication, clinical judgment, and patient-centered care skills.
• Experience with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a multidisciplinary team setting.
• Prior involvement in harm reduction or trauma-informed care models.
• Training or certification in addiction medicine or psychiatry.

Representative Job Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders.
• Prescribe and manage MOUD (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone, as appropriate), and monitor treatment efficacy and safety.
• Provide ongoing medical management, health education, and counseling to support patients in recovery.
• Collaborate with behavioral health providers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated, holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and support best practices in addiction medicine.
• Educate patients and families on substance use, relapse prevention, and harm reduction strategies.
• Provide crisis intervention and triage acute care needs when necessary.
• Develop and implement controlled substance registry.

Apply Now

Please submit cover letter and resume to hr@sbchc.org.