Nurse Practitioner

"Serving our community with acceptance, compassion and respect"

ABOUT CASCADE:

Cascade Community Healthcare (CCH) has been providing treatment services to Lewis County and surrounding areas for more than 50 years. Our mission is to provide our clients with compassionate and encouraging counseling leading to a renewed sense of hope and the ability to make positive changes and live more satisfying lives. Cascade currently has six treatment locations in Lewis County.

We are looking for a Medication-Assisted Treatment Nurse Practitioner to join our Substance Use Department (SUD) team. You will provide medication assisted treatment services to clients with Substance Use Disorders. The services include assessments, individual sessions, and treatment planning. This position works with adults only.

SHIFTS AVAILABLE:

Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm

TRAVEL:

This position will require travel to Morton, Packwood, and other Cascade Facilities. Must be physically and legally able to drive in Washington State.

PAY SCALE:

$134,531.25 - $163,000 Annually, DOE.

WHAT YOU NEED TO GET THE JOB DONE:

• Must be licensed to work in Washington State as an Advanced Practice Nurse, and a Registered Nurse, with a minimum of two years’ experience in a related field.
• DEA and nursing certification required.
• Two years of experience in substance use strongly preferred. 
• Experience in psychotropic medication management and client care preferred.
• Experience working with Adults in an outpatient setting.
• Must be able to pass Washington State and/or national background checks.
• Must be able to represent the agency in a positive and professional manner.
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to enter information into a computer network system.
• Must comply with agency policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be able to gain access to all types of buildings and residences regardless of the structures’ handicapped accessibility or lack thereof.
• Must maintain current home telephone and address on file with the personnel office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Prescribes appropriate psychotropic medication to clients.
• Provide initial evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing support to clients.
• Instructs client in purpose, dose, schedule, possible side effects, adverse reactions, and interactions of medications.
• Provides documentation of medical direction and supervision, e.g., chart review, case review, and review of client care outcomes.
• Provides clinical documentation and assures that all filing of clinical information and submission of billing information is done accurately and within the time frame required.
• Participates in case staffing's and department meetings as needed.
• Make appropriate and timely clinical & medical referrals.
• Ability to accurately diagnosis and treat psychiatric/mental health, substance abuse, and physical disorders.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and how to prescribe.
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team for the coordination of client care.
• Knowledge of detoxification protocols and PAWS Post-Acute Withdrawal Symptoms.
• Skill in supervising nurses and other staff.
• Knowledge of community medical resources
• Knowledge and/or training in the ASAM Criteria including Levels 1 & 2 Withdrawal Management (or desire to attend in-person ASAM training course and/or addictions medicine course).

• Participates in supervision, consultation and training at the direction of the supervisor.
• Coordinate client data processing procedures and provides consultation to Cascade staff, including primary clinician/case manager, regarding patient care as needed.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT US:

• Cascade is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. Cascade is also an approved site for Washington Health Corps – State Health Program, Behavioral Health Program, and the Federal Health Program
• Meaningful work. The services we provide have a big impact and it makes what we do count. 
• Self-Care, time away from work. Start off with 13 hours of paid time off (PTO) earned monthly, and 11 paid holidays plus 16 hours of personal holiday. Pro-rated based on FTE. PTO and Personal Holiday are available after 90-days of employment. 
• Company Paid Employee Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AllyHealth, EAP, Life insurance and AD&D, Long Term Disability, and Supplemental Benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Accident Insurance), subject to plan terms. Medical benefits will be effective the first of the month following date of hire. Must be at least a 0.75 FTE (30 hours/week) to be eligible for medical benefits. Must be at least a 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) to be eligible for all other benefits.
• Voluntary Benefits: Supplemental Term Life Insurance, Supplemental Legal Care, Fraud & Identity Protection, HSA, FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Limited Purpose FSA, and Pet insurance, subject to plan term
• Preparing for your Future. 401(k), after 6-months of employment Cascade contributes 5% of your gross earnings monthly. No match required.
• Working towards licensure? We have Team Managers that will provide those hours at no charge to you.
• Cascade reimburses the cost of Department of Health licensure renewals and other certification renewals that are required for you to do your job (DEA, CPR/BLS, etc.).
  

If you're interested in this position, please submit your resume. No phone calls please.

Salary : $134,531 - $163,000