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Avenues Recovery
Denver, Colorado

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Addiction Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$130k-$155k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 1mo ago

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

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical assessmentPsychiatric nursingClinical documentationDetox careJCAHO compliance

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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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
45%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
13% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Addiction Medicine (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 223 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Denver

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$560k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,881/mo≈ 17% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
State income tax
Up to 4.4%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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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 federal student loan repayment
Medical, dental, vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance and AD&D
Pet insurance
Legal coverage