Nurse Practitioner for Substance Use Disorders and Alcohol Dependence - Milford Regional Medical Center

Find more at Milford Regional. As a valued member of the Milford Regional Physician Group team, you will play a key role in providing quality healthcare to our patients throughout the community every day with dignity, compassion and respect. We offer a warm, caring work environment with excellent work-life balance.

Position: Nurse Practitioner for Substance Use Disorders and Alcohol Dependence

Job Description: Under the direction of the Chief of Medicine, the Nurse Practitioner for Substance Use Disorders & Alcohol Dependence (NP) will complete substance use disorder/alcohol dependence & behavioral health assessments and treatment plans/plans of care for patients in the Emergency Department as well as provide psychopharmacological evaluations. In addition, the NP will provide support to the inpatient units when directed by the Chief of Medicine.

Qualifications and Experience:
Education: Master’s degree in nursing required.
Certification / License: A valid Massachsetts license including AANC certification and other certifications and licensing requirements, as appropriate. Must meet all clinical credentialing requirements.
Experience: Candidates should have the following experience:

• 3-5 years' experience working in behavioral health/psychiatric or substance use disorder settings required.
• 1 – 3 years of family or general nurse practitioner experience preferred.
• Experience developing treatment and discharge plans, substance use disorder/alcohol dependence & behavioral health assessments, and psychopharmacological evaluations.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacologic management.
• Knowledge of addiction treatment including MAT
• Working knowledge of community mental health care and an understanding of ESPs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with various state agencies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience with Substance Use Disorder and ETOH dependence.
• PHMHNP Preferred.
• Spanish and/or Portuguese proficiency preferred.

Location: Milford Regional Medical Center
Job Type: Full Time, 40 hours per week
Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Retirement Savings
• Generous paid time off
• CME Allowance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employer paid life insurance