Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Addiction Medicine
Listed compensation
$130k-$155k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
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 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 possess active DEA registration. 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, 38% are remote, 46% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
Addiction Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Colorado is 103.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 60.9% of Colorado clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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