As an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) specializing in addiction medicine in Ohio, you will play a critical role in providing comprehensive care to individuals navigating substance use challenges. Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and prescribing appropriate medications to support recovery and manage withdrawal symptoms. Collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Peer Supporters and clinical staff, you will ensure holistic care for your patients. This position requires an empathetic approach, strong clinical expertise in addiction medicine, and an unwavering commitment to fostering recovery-focused environments. Exceptional organizational skills and dedication to delivering evidence-based care are essential for success in this role.
Job Duties
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and physical assessments of patients upon intake, evaluating medical and substance use history, co-occurring disorders, and overall clinical needs
- Develop, implement, and regularly review individualized treatment plans, incorporating both medical and behavioral health strategies aligned with patient recovery goals
- Prescribe and manage medications, including MAT (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone), to address withdrawal symptoms, support long-term recovery, and treat co-occurring conditions
- Monitor patient response to treatment, adjusting medications and care plans as clinically indicated
- Provide clinical oversight during detoxification, ensuring safety and comfort through symptom management, risk assessment, and ongoing evaluation
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams, including registered nurses, therapists, peer support specialists, and case managers, to ensure coordinated and holistic care delivery
- Educate patients and families on substance use disorders, medication adherence, relapse prevention, and strategies for sustained recovery
- Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential medical records in compliance with state and federal guidelines, including documentation required by OhioMHAS and the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Participate in clinical team meetings to discuss patient progress and contribute to treatment planning from a medical and psychiatric perspective
- Respond to medical or psychiatric emergencies, providing clinical intervention and coordination of additional care as needed
- Support discharge planning through collaboration with care teams and outside providers to ensure continuity of care post-residential treatment
- Remain current on addiction medicine practices, Ohio scope of practice laws for APRNs, and evidence-based treatment protocols through continuing education and training
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, program development, and staff education related to addiction treatment and integrated care
License Requirements/Qualifications:
- Active Ohio APRN license in good standing with prescriptive authority (CTP or CTP-E)
- Substance use disorder (SUD) treatment experience; minimum 3 years preferred in detox or residential addiction treatment settings
- MAT credentialing: DEA X-waiver (DATA 2000 Waiver) or ability to obtain for prescribing buprenorphine and other MAT medications
- Advanced clinical knowledge of addiction pharmacology, withdrawal management protocols, and co-occurring disorders such as PTSD, depression, or anxiety
- Understanding of OhioMHAS regulations and Joint Commission standards applicable to substance use disorder treatment facilities
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) for documentation and care coordination (experience with systems like Kipu, Athenahealth, or similar is a plus)
- Crisis intervention skills and training in de-escalation or trauma-informed care models
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage empathetically with patients experiencing emotional distress, withdrawal symptoms, or relapse
- Commitment to evidence-based practice, including ongoing continuing education in addiction medicine, pharmacology, and behavioral health care
- Team leadership ability to guide and collaborate with clinical and support staff in fast-paced, patient-centered environments
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
About Argon Agency
In the ashes of 2020, a team of creatives came together and noticed a void in the digital marketing realm. A black hole, if you will. Traditional digital marketing was a series of smoke screens, empty promises, one size fits all cookie cutter campaigns, and charts and graphs that look pretty, but don’t actually mean much. There had to be a better way. There had to be a way to provide clear, customized marketing campaigns that provided results, not just pretty charts and vague answers as to where a budget went. From that realization was born Argon Agency.
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