Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Addiction Medicine
Listed compensation
$130k-$155k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Who We Are
Avenues Recovery Center is a nationwide network of substance use treatment centers with 21 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 a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Denver, CO.
Job Summary
We are seeking an NP 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!
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Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Colorado and a valid DEA registration. At least one year of experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or psychiatry is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$155k | Addiction Medicine NP median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Addiction Medicine NP listings in Colorado | 7 active | 205 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 58% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Colorado nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment274 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Addiction Medicine NP hiring demand | #19 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 29 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 101 postings, 189 closed |
| New Addiction Medicine NP listings | 104 in the last 30 days | 90 the 30 days before (+16%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Addiction Medicine NP pay trend | +3.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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