Nurse Practitioner -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 drug and alcohol rehab centers with eighteen locations across seven states. Offering the very highest standard of medical and clinical treatment, our services span every level of care - including detox, residential, PHP IOP, and outpatient services.
Avenues is both JCAHO and CARF accredited, and in full compliance with all ASAM standards. Yet despite our excellence, our greatest strength remains the staff we cull from across the nation.
If you're a compassionate professional who appreciates stimulating yet meaningful work, we warmly invite you to join our all-star team.
Now Hiring NPs (and PAs) for our newest Detox and Residential treatment facility, in North Chesterfield, VA!
What You'll Do
Create individual medical care treatment plans and provide medical monitoring/ medication management for each client throughout treatment
- Provide quality medical care to stabilize patients and enable them to fully engage in treatment
- Update pharmacy orders, create UDS, med and lab orders, and review and address UDS and lab results
- Collaborate with extended medical, clinical, and UR teams for seamless coordination of care
- Maintain thorough documentation of all medical interventions, consultations, and directives
- Complete daily and weekly client appointment schedule in timely and efficient manner
What We're Looking For
- Unrestricted NP/PA-C certification, valid in the state of Virginia
- Valid state medical license
Federal DEA Certification
- Min. 1 year experience in field of substance use disorder, psychiatry, or mental health preferred
- Acute observational and critical thinking skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong collaborative and multitasking skills
Why Join Us?
Avenues features a rich, fulfilling workplace culture where every person is valued and greatness is pursued. We support our employees unconditionally, and work to provide them with every resource they need to excel! Aside from generous PTO and compensation, when you join the Avenues family,
You'll Be Eligible for the Following Benefits Package
- 401K with employer match
- Eligible for HRSA STAR federal student loan repayment
- Medical Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Accident
- Critical Illness
- Hospital Indemnity
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability
- Voluntary Long -Term Disability
- Employer-Paid Life and AD&D
- LifeTime Benefit Term Insurance with Long Term Care
- Legal Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Employer-Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Medical
- Dependent Care FSA (DCF)
Join our growing team and discover the magic here at Avenues!
Key Responsibilities
The Nurse Practitioner will create individual medical treatment plans and provide medication management for clients in a detox and residential setting. They will also collaborate with clinical and medical teams to ensure seamless coordination of care and maintain thorough documentation.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an unrestricted NP or PA-C certification valid in Virginia, a valid state medical license, and federal DEA certification. A minimum of one year of experience in substance use disorder, psychiatry, or mental health is preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Avenues Recovery ranks #16 of 32 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Addiction Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 44% have no call, 76% 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 Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $141k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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