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Wilmington Treatment Center
Wilmington, North Carolina

Nurse Practitioner or PA -Addiction Medicine

Nurse PractitionerIncludes callFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$130K

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Job Description

  • Location: Wilmington Treatment Center, Wilmington, NC
  • Schedule: Full-Time; Rotating ScheduleCompensation: $130K

Wilmington Treatment Center is a leading behavioral health facility providing comprehensive addiction and mental health treatment services for adults who are dealing with substance use disorders (SUD) and co-occurring psychiatric conditions. The facility offers a full continuum of care, including detoxification, inpatient/residential treatment, and outpatient services.

We are currently seeking Full-Time Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants in two roles—Addiction Medicine and Psychiatry—to support our patients receiving specialized substance use and mental health treatment.

We are currently seeking candidates for two advanced practice provider roles:

Physician Assistant (PA) or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP/AGNP) – This position will serve as an additional provider on our clinical team, helping support patient care and meet the growing needs of our patient population.

Dual-Certified PMHNP/FNP or PMHNP/AGNP, or a Physician Assistant with a CAQ in Psychiatry – This role requires expertise in both psychiatric and primary care services, with the ability to assess, diagnose, and manage patients with behavioral health and medical needs. Candidates should have experience providing integrated care and treating a broad range of psychiatric conditions.

We are seeking highly motivated providers who are committed to delivering quality, patient-centered care in a collaborative healthcare environment.

Overview

Provide medical evaluations and treatment of patients within the facility under the supervision of the Medical Director, and work collaboratively with the medical and clinical staff in accordance with state licensure guidelines for Nurse Practitioners or Physician Assistants.

Responsibilities

  • Summary:
  • Diagnose and treat acute, episodic or chronic illness, independently or as part of a healthcare team.
  • Participate in the formulation of patient Master Treatment Plan
  • Assess physical and psychiatric health of patient and formulate measures to meet patient needs.

Chart clinical observation (direct or through dictation), evaluations and treatment of patient in required time according to facility guidelines.

Communicate with physicians and other staff as necessary to provide quality care for patient within appropriate guidelines.

Encourage family involvement in patient care. Respond to identified patient and family educational needs.

Support and follow legal requirements, hospital policy and procedures, medical staff bylaws and regulatory requirements.

  • Provide services that are in accordance with the state guidelines for Nurse Practitioners.
  • Provide on-call responsibilities on scheduled basis directed by medical staff.

May focus on health promotion and disease prevention. May order, perform or interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and x-rays. May prescribe medication.

Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.

Qualifications

  • Qualifications:
  • Master's in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner program required.
  • Clinical experience working with the patient population of the facility; ability to demonstrate knowledge of concepts of limit setting, therapeutic boundaries, crisis management, therapeutic treatment, environment and patient care required.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience as a Practicing Nurse Practitioner preferred.

Licenses/Certifications

  • Board Certified Nurse Practitioner required.
  • Licensed to practice in the state in which the facility operates.
  • DEA license.

Acadia Healthcare

Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services across the United States.

Headquartered in Franklin, Tennessee, Acadia Healthcare operates a network of 250 behavioral healthcare facilities with approximately 11,000 beds in 39 states and Puerto Rico. With more than 23,000 employees serving approximately 70,000 patients daily.

We provide psychiatric and chemical dependency services to our patients in a variety of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty treatment facilities, residential treatment centers, outpatient clinics and therapeutic school-based programs.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentDiagnosisTreatment PlanningClinical DocumentationMedication ManagementDiagnostic TestingPatient EducationCollaborative Care

Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 74% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.3this job 2.4
Below most of 216 Addiction Medicine (NP) listings for work-life

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

  • Includes call

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$392k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,706/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
96.4
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Wilmington, NC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Wilmington Treatment Center

Mental Health Care
Wilmington, NC
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Collaborative Practice Agreement Required