About this role
Who We Are: Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of substance use treatment centers with 18 locations across seven states. We provide evidence-based addiction treatment across the full continuum of care, including detox, residential, PHP, IOP, and outpatient services. We are JCAHO- and CARF-accredited and operate in full alignment with ASAM standards. While clinical excellence is foundational, our greatest strength is our people. We build collaborative, mission-driven teams and support our clinicians with the structure, resources, and leadership needed to deliver high-quality care. We are currently hiring Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Fort Collins, CO.
Job Summary: We are seeking an NP or PA to provide medical care, medication management, and clinical oversight in a detox and residential substance use disorder treatment setting. This role emphasizes patient stabilization, interdisciplinary collaboration, accurate documentation, and regulatory compliance, allowing clinicians to practice thoughtfully in a structured, supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities: · Conduct medical assessments and develop individualized treatment plans · Provide medical monitoring and medication management in detox and residential care · Stabilize patients with substance use disorders to support engagement in treatment · Order and review medications, labs, and urine drug screens (UDS) · Document all medical care in the electronic medical record (EMR) · Collaborate with medical, clinical, and utilization review (UR) teams · Ensure compliance with state regulations, JCAHO, CARF, and ASAM standards · Manage daily and weekly patient schedules efficiently
Required Qualifications: · Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner (FNP, PMHNP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado · Active DEA registration · Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or mental health (1+ year preferred) · Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills · Excellent written and verbal communication · Ability to collaborate within a multidisciplinary healthcare team
What Sets Us Apart: Avenues Recovery Center at Denver is a 100-bed detox and inpatient substance use disorder treatment facility in a newly expanded space. Our continuously growing facility brings all medical and clinical services under one roof, supporting coordinated, patient-centered care in a behavioral health setting. Our 24/7 medical and clinical teams provide compassionate, dignified care focused on patient stabilization, safety, and recovery. The collaborative atmosphere, built by both staff and clients-creates a supportive environment where quality care and clinical integrity come first. Compensation & Benefits: · Competitive compensation · Generous paid time off (PTO) · 401(k) with employer match · Eligibility for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment · Medical, dental, and vision insurance · Short- and long-term disability · Life insurance and AD&D · Pet Insurance · Legal coverage · Identity Theft Protection · Employee Assistance Program (EAP) · Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA · Additional voluntary benefits available
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues! Apply today!
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