Nurse Practitioner (FNP)

Allendale Treatment – Auburn, IN

Employment Type: Full-Time
Setting: Inpatient Addiction Treatment

Allendale Treatment is seeking a compassionate and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our medical team in Auburn, Indiana. This position provides medical care to adults receiving inpatient treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions.

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for evaluating patients, managing medical conditions, prescribing medications, and collaborating with nursing and clinical staff to support safe, effective, and comprehensive patient care. The ideal candidate has a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and an interest in addiction medicine and behavioral health.

Family Nurse Practitioners (FNPs) are strongly preferred. Candidates with other applicable Nurse Practitioner certifications and appropriate Indiana licensure will also be considered.

• Conduct initial and ongoing medical assessments of patients admitted for addiction treatment.

• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage acute and chronic medical conditions.

• Provide medication management, including medications used in addiction treatment and appropriate psychiatric medications.

• Evaluate and manage withdrawal-related medical concerns in coordination with nursing staff.

• Order and interpret laboratory testing, diagnostic studies, and other medical evaluations as appropriate.

• Develop and implement individualized medical treatment plans.

• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans based on clinical findings.

• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.

• Provide patient education regarding medical conditions, medications, treatment recommendations, and recovery.

• Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in the electronic health record.

• Ensure compliance with applicable clinical standards, facility policies, and state and federal regulations.

• Participate in medical consultations, treatment planning, and ongoing quality improvement efforts.

• Master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.

• Current, valid Indiana Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license.

• Current national certification as a Nurse Practitioner in an applicable specialty.

• Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) certification strongly preferred.

• Current prescriptive authority and applicable controlled substance registration, including DEA registration, or ability to obtain as required for the position.

• Experience in addiction medicine, substance use treatment, behavioral health, psychiatry, or primary care preferred.

• Experience with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) preferred.

• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills.

• Excellent communication, documentation, and collaboration abilities.

• 100% employer-paid employee health insurance premiums

• $500 annual company HSA contribution

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid time off

• Employee Assistance Program

• Collaborative medical and clinical team

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of adults working toward recovery

• Opportunity to contribute to a growing addiction treatment program