Nurse Practitioner-FNP, PMHNP, Weekends
Listed compensation
$125k–$155k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern 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 Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants for our Detox and Residential treatment facility in Fort Collins, CO.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) 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 (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA-C) license in Colorado
- Valid Colorado medical license
- 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
This is an in-person role in a detox and residential treatment setting where clinicians are trusted to practice with integrity and compassion. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values clinical judgment, open communication, and shared responsibility-working together to help patients stabilize, engage in treatment, and begin meaningful recovery.
Compensation & Benefits
- Additional voluntary benefits available
- 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
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
- Legal Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license in Colorado along with 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
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 62% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$155k | Psychiatry median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | Colorado index 103.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Colorado | 43 active | 2,221 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 62% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Colorado Nurse Practitioner listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment259 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 18% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,374 in the last 30 days | 1,083 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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