Certified Nurse Practitioner in Cincinnati, Ohio at The Crossroads Center

Job Title: Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Employment Status: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

Program: Residential and Outpatient Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Services

Reports To: Chief Medical Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary

The Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) provides high-quality, integrated medical and psychiatric care to individuals receiving residential and outpatient substance use disorder and mental health services. Working within a multidisciplinary treatment team, the NP conducts assessments, prescribes and manages medications, and supports recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care consistent with the organization’s nonprofit mission and values of kindness, honesty, and respect.

This role supports continuity of care across service levels and contributes to a safe, ethical, and compassionate treatment environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Clinical Care

• Conduct comprehensive medical and psychiatric evaluations for residential and outpatient clients
• Diagnose and treat mental health and substance use disorders within the scope of practice
• Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic and other medically indicated medications
• Provide Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, naltrexone, and related services
• Monitor withdrawal management, medication side effects, and overall client stability
• Collaborate with nursing, counseling, and medical staff to coordinate care plans

Care Coordination & Collaboration

• Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings
• Communicate effectively with therapists, case managers, nursing staff, and leadership
• Coordinate care with external providers, hospitals, pharmacies, and referral sources as needed
• Support discharge planning and continuity of care

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Ensure services comply with federal, state, and licensing requirements
• Adhere to HIPAA, confidentiality, and organizational policies
• Participate in quality improvement and clinical audits as requested

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain active licensure, certifications, and continuing education requirements
• Provide clinical consultation and education to staff as appropriate
• Uphold ethical standards and best practices in behavioral healthcare
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, and recovery-oriented treatment environment

Required Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Ohio
• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, primary care, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and integrated care models

Preferred Qualifications

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
• Experience in residential substance use disorder treatment settings
• MAT certification and experience
• Experience working in nonprofit or community-based healthcare settings
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• Schedule may include occasional evenings, or flexibility based on program needs
• Work performed in residential and outpatient clinical settings

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Crossroads Center is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and clients