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Avenues Recovery
Fort Collins, Colorado

Nurse Practitioner-FNP, PMHNP, Weekends

Nurse PractitionerIncludes weekendsFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Listed compensation

$125k–$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 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. Experience in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or psychiatry is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Medical assessmentClinical documentationTreatment planning

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 54% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% 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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k 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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Salary Distribution32 jobs · 30 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
83% this job
CME allowance
43%
Sign-on bonus
40%
Loan repayment
20% this job
Relocation assistance
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,211 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Fort Collins

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$531k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,960/mo≈ 19% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 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

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance and AD&D
401(k) with Employer Match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA
Legal Coverage