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Avenues Recovery
Denver, Colorado

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Addiction Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$130k-$155k

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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

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric nursingAddiction medicineClinical assessmentTreatment planningElectronic medical record documentation

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).

Addiction Medicine NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$155kAddiction Medicine NP median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$138k in purchasing powerColorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Addiction Medicine NP listings in Colorado7 active205 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 36% remote · 58% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentColorado 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 29 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 101 postings, 189 closed
New Addiction Medicine NP listings104 in the last 30 days90 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

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Salary Distribution

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<$155k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
65%
Sign-on bonus
46%
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Addiction Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 208 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Avenues Recovery

Mental Health Care
Lakewood, New Jersey
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous PTO
401(k) with employer match
HRSA STAR loan repayment eligibility
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Pet insurance
Legal coverage

Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$556k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,855/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.