Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

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Job Description

Job Summary:

Provides primary or acute healthcare services for certain acute or chronic health conditions in specific populations in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Job Description: The department of Addiction Medicine at MaineGeneral Medical Center is looking for motivated and compassionate Nurse Practitioners to join the team.

From its inception in February 2021, the over-arching goal of the Addiction Medicine Department has been to provide low-barrier, evidence-based care for patients suffering from substance use disorder. We welcome candidates with direct experiences in addiction treatment, however, it is not explicitly required.

Our team will work with any clinician to provide job-specific training, as needed. We are looking for team members whose general practice ideals and approach to patient care are in line with our own.

Our core philosophy is rooted in the practice of harm reduction and we believe very strongly that treating patients with dignity, respect, and empathy leads to better treatment retention and outcomes.

Highlights of the role include: An outpatient-based care setting working with a team of passionate and dedicated staff A focus on the most current evidence-based standards of care On-the-job training, as needed Enjoy collaborative opportunities and additional supports that come with being part of a larger healthcare system Join a team of passionate, driven individuals with a common objective: To provide comprehensive, compassionate care to the people in our community suffering from the disease of addiction.

Certifications: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) - Maine State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Maine State Board of Nursing Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled Work Shift: Benefits: Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work.

With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness: We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs. Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

A generous earned time/paid time off plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness: When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household. Financial Wellness: Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

Educational Loan Reimbursement is available to pay down outstanding eligible medical education debt. Eligible medical staff receive both leave days, as well as reimbursement amounts for Continuing Medical Education.

We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan. Eligible physicians are also provided the opportunity to participate in a 457(b) retirement plan should they meet their contribution limits of their 403(b) plan.

Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident. Malpractice is provided, to include tail coverage to all eligible medical staff.

We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time. Career Mobility: Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business.

We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440. MaineGeneral Medical Center has an internal referral bonus program for all employed medical staff.

Please contact physician recruitment for more details of this program. MaineGeneral participates in E-Verify. Click the links below to view more information regarding E-Verify: Employee Rights E-Verify Participation

Equal Opportunity Employer

M/F/Vet/Disability: In furtherance of MaineGeneral's policy regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, MaineGeneral has developed a written Affirmative Action Program which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures that MaineGeneral is committed to in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action is accomplished.

The Affirmative Action Plan for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities is available for inspection by any employee or candidate for employment upon request, during normal business hours, in the Human Resources Department. Assistive technologies are available.

Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at (207) 861-3440. EEO is Law

Key Responsibilities

Provide primary and acute healthcare services for patients suffering from substance use disorders. Deliver compassionate, low-barrier, evidence-based care rooted in the philosophy of harm reduction.

Requirements

Must be a certified Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) and Nurse Practitioner (NP) licensed by the Maine State Board of Nursing. Direct experience in addiction treatment is welcomed but not explicitly required as training is provided.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Evidence-Based PracticeSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentPrimary Healthcare

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner - Addiction Medicine at MaineGeneral Health System a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine (NP) — ranked against 201 active Addiction Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Addiction Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

MaineGeneral Health System ranks #5 of 20 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 58% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Nurse Practitioner by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in addiction medicine (np)ranked against 201 Addiction Medicine (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$160k)288 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingMaine index 97.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All nurse practitioner listings in Maine174 active15,422 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 58% no call · 76% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMaine nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 41% state a sign-on bonus (median $2k) · 13% offer loan repayment174 active listings, Nov 2026
Addiction Medicine NP hiring demand#19 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 29 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 101 postings, 189 closed
New Addiction Medicine NP listings103 in the last 30 days90 the 30 days before (+14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties)+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
MaineGeneral Health System#5 of 20 for payTop Employers work-life index
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (201 Addiction Medicine (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Maine figures use all nurse practitioners: too few Maine Addiction Medicine postings state pay.

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About MaineGeneral Health System

Medical Practices
Augusta, Maine
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Educational Loan Reimbursement
CME Leave and Reimbursement
403(b) with match