Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant for OBOT Clinic

Description

Part-Time Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant

AppleGate Recovery - Monroe, LA

Make a Real Difference in the Fight Against Opioid Use Disorder

Are you a compassionate advanced practice provider looking to make a profound, tangible impact in your community? At AppleGate Recovery (a division of BayMark Health Services), we don't just treat addiction - we restore lives.

We are looking for a dedicated, part-time Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our high-volume, collaborative outpatient team in Monroe. If you are passionate about evidence-based, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and patient-centered care, we want to talk to you.

Why Join AppleGate Recovery?

Work-Life Balance: This is a part-time position (~32 hours per pay period) offering predictable hours in a structured outpatient clinic setting. No demanding night shifts or unpredictable hospital on-call rotations.

A Collaborative Approach: We combine medical treatment with counseling and behavioral services, giving your patients the holistic support they need to achieve long-term recovery.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities

Patient-Centered Medical Care: Conducting comprehensive psychiatric/medical assessments, collecting history of present illness (HPI), and building individualized recovery treatment plans.

Holistic Counseling: Guiding patients through their recovery journey, helping them understand their progress, limitations, and unique paths to healing.

Seamless Documentation: Accurately mapping patient progress and collaborating closely with our Clinical Coordinator and Treatment Center Director.

Patient Education: Empowering patients through health education and supervising safe medical self-administration protocols.

Qualifications | Education | Certifications:

Licensure: Active, unrestricted license as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in the state of Louisiana.

Certification: Board-certified through the ANCC or AANP.

Experience: At least 6 months of experience in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) preferred.

Core Knowledge: A strong understanding of the disease of addiction, substances of abuse, and clinical signs of detoxification.

Clearances: Ability to pass a standard drug screen and criminal background check.

AppleGate Recovery is a progressive substance abuse treatment organization committed to the highest quality of patient care in a comfortable outpatient clinic setting. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.