Nurse Practitioner (NP) – Addiction Medicine (1099 Contractor)
Glen Ellen, CA | On-Site | Contract (1099) | Part-Time or Full-Time

Avento Health has partnered with a leading substance use disorder (SUD) treatment center in Northern California to identify a Nurse Practitioner (NP) for a 1099 contract opportunity in Glen Ellen, CA. This role supports adults in a structured residential treatment environment and focuses on medical assessments, medication management, and addiction-focused care for clients with co-occurring behavioral health needs.

What You’ll Do

• Complete new admission medical evaluations (history, assessment, and review of labs/toxicology)
• Identify and treat acute and chronic medical issues commonly seen in SUD populations
• Prescribe and manage medication-assisted treatment (MAT) when clinically appropriate (e.g., buprenorphine/Suboxone, naltrexone/Vivitrol)
• Initiate and adjust psychotropic medications for co-occurring mental health conditions as appropriate
• Monitor medication response, side effects, and adherence; adjust treatment plans as needed
• Provide clinical oversight for withdrawal management protocols when applicable
• Collaborate with counselors, therapists, nursing staff, and consulting physicians as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Participate in clinical rounds and/or case conferences to support treatment planning and continuity of care
• Coordinate referrals to specialty care or higher levels of care when clinically indicated
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in the EMR and follow applicable regulatory and DEA standards

What a Typical Day May Look Like

• Conduct 1–3 intake assessments for new clients
• Provide follow-up medication management visits
• Review labs/toxicology and adjust medications as needed
• Join team check-ins or weekly case conferences
• Respond to urgent clinical concerns in a residential setting
• Complete EMR documentation, orders, and care coordination

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted California Nurse Practitioner license
• Board Certification as an NP (FNP preferred; PMHNP welcome)
• Active DEA license (or ability to obtain immediately)
• Experience in addiction medicine, substance use treatment, behavioral health, or primary care with SUD populations
• Comfort prescribing MAT and managing common co-occurring psychiatric medications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in residential treatment and/or detox settings
• Experience working with dual diagnosis / co-occurring disorders
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care
• Strong documentation habits and a compliance-minded approach

Contract Details

• Independent Contractor (1099)
• On-site in Glen Ellen, CA
• Part-time or full-time schedules may be available
• Competitive hourly contract rate (dependent on experience)

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