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Addiction Medicine Provider (NP|PA)
Position Description
Position Title: Addiction Medicine Provider (NP or PA)
Status: Full-Time | Hourly
Location: Hybrid home office/clinic model. Locations: Rapid City, SD and Sioux Falls, SD
Pay Range: $60-$70/hr based on experience and credentials
About Us | WhyThis Role Matters
At Project Recovery, we know that access to compassionate, evidence-based substance use disorder care saves lives. The addiction medicine nurse practitioner or physician assistant is central to delivering low-threshold, person-first treatment for substance use disorders—meeting people where they are and supporting meaningful, sustainable change. In this role, you will help remove barriers to care, expand access to life-saving medications, and contribute to a model of care grounded in dignity, safety, and real-world impact.
Key Responsibilities
Mindset
- Embrace and actualize a harm-reduction, person-first, chronic disease philosophy of care and growth mindset in the diagnosis and compassionate treatment of substance use disorders.
Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment
- Perform thorough clinical assessments evaluating individuals for substance use disorders.
- Diagnose substance use disorders; develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical findings.
- Provide evidence-based, comprehensive care in treating substance use disorders.
- Prescribe and manage medications for substance use disorders.
- Monitor and adjust medication regimens and treatment plans based on patient response and progress toward individual goals.
- Offer appropriate referrals to primary care, specialty practice, counseling, and other healthcare/social support services to connect individuals with whole person care.
- Prioritize patient safety with treatment planning and prescribing practices.
Education, Prevention, and Motivational Interviewing
- Educate patients and their families on the chronic disease model of addiction, treatment options, risk reduction, and return to use prevention strategies.
- Use motivational interviewing to enhance intrinsic motivation for change, resolve ambivalence, explore individual goals, and build self-efficacy. Collaboration and Communication
- Engage in collaborative care efforts with internal departments and stakeholders to elevate patient care and better clinical outcomes.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external parties.
- Actively participate in staff meetings and clinical discussions.
Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with clinic and regulatory standards.
- Adhere to ethical and legal guidelines in the provision of addiction medicine services.
Professional Responsibilities
- Maintain all professional licensure, certifications, and CME requirements outlined by your professional organizations and states of licensure.
- Stay current with developments in addiction medicine/evidence-based practices.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) in good standing with independent practice authority in South Dakota
- Active DEA and South Dakota controlled substance registrations
- Ability to practice autonomously, including independent clinical decision-making, diagnosis, and prescribing
- Experience in addiction medicine or a strong interest in treating substance use disorders
- Ability to deliver compassionate, nonjudgmental care in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, and teamwork skills
What We Offer
- A supportive, inclusive, mission-driven work environment
- Competitive salary aligned with South Dakota market benchmarks for experienced NP and PA providers
- CME allowance and licensure support
- Meaningful work supporting access to life-saving treatment
- Opportunity to grow within an innovative, multidisciplinary care team
- Full benefits including: Paid Time Off | Dental, Vision, and Medical Insurance | 401K
Project Recovery is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity, lived experience, and a shared commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.