Job Description
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Rising Recovery Center - San Rafael, CA 94903
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: Graduate Degree
Salary Range: $75.00 - $80.00 Hourly
Job Category: Health CareWork with great people doing great things! Join Buckelew Programs' new Rising Recovery Center and play a key role in supporting individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges in Marin County.
We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join the Rising Recovery Center team. Rising Recovery is a new short-term residential treatment program serving individuals with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. In this role, you will provide high-quality, evidence-based care to individuals with substance use disorders (SUD). This includes conducting comprehensive assessments, diagnosing co-occurring mental health conditions, managing medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and supporting recovery through an integrated, patient-centered approach. You will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the delivery of compassionate, effective, and coordinated care.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment & Diagnosis
- Conduct comprehensive physical, psychological, and social assessments of patients with SUD.
- Screen for mental health issues and co-occurring disorders.
- Formulate diagnoses and develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.
Clinical Oversight & Consultation
- Provide regular and as-needed support to staff on client assessments, diagnoses, and treatment planning—particularly for complex or high-needs clients.
- Serve as a backup to the full-time Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts (LPHA), conducting initial medical necessity determinations either in person or via telehealth.
Medical Monitoring & Collaboration
- Provide medical monitoring of client care and consult with primary care physicians and other medical providers involved in clients’ treatment.
- Review HVRC’s medical policies and standards in compliance with 22 CCR § 51341.1(b)(28)(A)(i)(c).
Treatment & Medication Management
- Prescribe and manage (MAT) medications and support staff with detoxification, withdrawal, and maintenance therapy.
- Provide direct patient care including medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
- Monitor treatment effectiveness, side effects, and patient adherence; adjust plans accordingly.
- Integrate counseling, psychoeducation, and behavioral interventions into treatment where appropriate.
Training & Education
- Complete a minimum of five hours of continuing medical education in addiction medicine annually (22 CCR § 51341.1(b)(28)(A)(iii)).
- Lead or support in-service training for staff on the following topics:
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- - - MAT Medications and/or medications relevant to the program
- - - Co-occurring disorders and chronic physical health conditions
- - - Challenges faced by aging clients with SUD
- - - Internalized stigma as a barrier to recovery
- - - Emerging treatment modalities for SUD
- - - Korsakoff’s Syndrome
- - - Ensuring medical care meets the applicable standard of care
- - - Physician delegation boundaries
- - - Adherence to provider’s medical policies and standards
- - - Protection of medical decision-making from fiscal influence
- - - Training of physicians and LPHAs in SUD diagnosis and medical necessity determinations
- - - Ensuring physicians are adequately trained to fulfill their duties
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Team Collaboration
- Work in partnership with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other specialists to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and clinical case discussions.
- Patient Education & Advocacy
- Educate patients and families about substance use disorders, treatment options, and recovery resources.
- Advocate for patients' access to supportive services and promote harm reduction strategies.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with HIPAA, clinical, legal, and organizational standards.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, clinical protocols, and best practice guidelines.
Education & Licensure
- Master’s Degree in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited program required.
- Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner (NP) license.
- Current DEA registration with MAT-prescribing eligibility.
- Certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) preferred.
- Certification or specialization in Addiction Medicine highly desirable.
Experience
- Experience working in substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health, or a related healthcare setting strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and motivational interviewing is a plus.
Skills & Abilities
- Clinical expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders.
- Competence in performing physical exams, ordering diagnostic tests, and interpreting results.
- Skilled in motivational interviewing, patient education, and culturally responsive care.
- Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment.
- Valid California driver’s license, insurable driving record, and a personal vehicle with current insurance required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, and use hands repetitively for documentation and patient care tasks.
- Manual dexterity to operate medical and office equipment.
- Clear verbal and auditory communication with patients and staff.
- Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Travel may be required between clinics or community-based sites.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity, promotes equality, and fosters inclusion. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
